Escapee remanded in custody

24-year-old escapee Iowane Benidito charged with one count of escaping from lawful custody and three counts of damaging property has been remanded in custody.

Benidito escaped from Suva Correction Centre on the 18th of last month.

The court had ordered the officers to escort Benidito to CWM hospital for medical attention.

Benidito had a swollen ankle when he appeared in court yesterday.

He will reappear on the 17th of this month.


Story by: Watisoni Butabua