One of the five remand prisoners that escaped from the Suva Courthouse on Tuesday has been arrested and is back in police custody.
Police have confirmed that Suliano Rokosuka who had escaped from the Suva Courthouse Cell Block on Tuesday afternoon with four others was arrested by officers of the special taskforce at Wailea Settlement last night and is back in custody at the Nabua Police Station.
Emosi Baledrokadroka, Niko Talemaitoga, Maika Tovagone and Jonacani Qalova are still on the run.
L-R: Emosi Baledrokadroka, Niko Talemaitoga, Maika Tovagone and Jonacani Qalova
A man and woman were also arrested yesterday for allegedly harbouring Rokosuka and both are being questioned at the Nabua Police Station.
Police say the search continues for the other four escapees and the taskforce continues to work around the clock to ensure all are arrested.
The five are facing charges for their alleged involvement in separate aggravated robberies and are considered to be high risk.
Please call Crime Stoppers on 919 if you have any information regarding the whereabouts of the five escapees.
Meanwhile, Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho says the Internal Affairs Unit has been directed to expedite a preliminary investigation into the escape of the five remand prisoners from police custody.
Qiliho says the investigation will look into the conduct and operations of the 25 police officers who were tasked with all aspects of the escorting duties of the five escapees.
