Police quiet on leg amputation of recaptured prisoner

Police said they will not comment on the leg amputation of a recaptured prisoner, Epeli Qaraniqio until they see the medical report.

When asked by Fijivillage, Assistant Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu said nothing will be said for now as Qaraniqio is still in hospital.

He said investigations into the recapture of the five prisoners late last month is still underway but he cannot say anything further.
   
DPP lawyer Lisiate Fotofili has confirmed in the Suva Magistrates Court that Epeli Qaraniqio cannot attend court as his right leg has been amputated from an open wound.

Fotofili has asked for a two week adjournment.

The case will be called again before Chief Magistrate Usaia Ratuvili on the 5th of next month.

Qaraniqio is co-charged with Isoa Waqa and Solomoni Qurai in relation to the BSP and Wishbone robberies after the prison breakout.


Story by: Vijay Narayan & Tokasa Rainima