NORTH WEST. – Edward Kgomotso Madiba, a convicted prisoner who escaped from Rooigrond prison near Mahikeng on Sunday, was back in custody in Brits on Wednesday. Madiba escaped while serving a 20-year sentence for robbery with aggravating circumstances, possession of a firearm and ammunition, kidnapping and violation of parole conditions.
Col. Adéle Myburgh, police spokesperson, says the arrest followed police receiving information about Madiba's movements in the Bojanala district. The Brits detective unit received information suggesting Madiba was moving between Brits and Damonsville. A joint search by police, correctional services and the local farming community was launched after Madiba was spotted. He was eventually traced to a licensed liquor restaurant in Brits and arrested. Madiba was handed over to correctional services and taken back to Rooigrond. He is expected to face additional charges for escaping from lawful custody.
Lt. Gen. Arthur Adams, the provincial police commissioner, thanked the police officers, correctional services, farmers and members of the public involved who assisted with information to locate Madiba.
This article is an automatic English translation of a Nuusflits article originally published in Afrikaans. Read the Afrikaans original.
