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Remaining Empangeni prison escapee nabbed in Mtuba

Super cop effort nabs fifth and final escapee

October 10, 2017
Orrin Singh Less than a minute
Siyabonga Mshana Khumalo is taken back into custody

THE fifth and final fugitive who escaped from the Empangeni Correctional Centre last month was rearrested at the weekend.

According to King Cetshwayo SAPS Spokesperson, Captain Mbongeni Mdlalose, felon Siyabonga Mshana Khumalo (36) was arrested on Saturday morning after Empangeni Task Team members received information he was selling scrap metal in Mtuba.

ALSO READ: Five suspects escape from Empangeni medium security prison

Police followed up the lead and rearrested Khumalo, who was awaiting trial for murder before he escaped.

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October 10, 2017
Orrin Singh Less than a minute

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