One prisoner remains at large following the re-arrest of four others after their daring escape from Empangeni Medium Correctional Centre late last month.
The Department of Correctional Services said in a statement that Dumisani Patrick Ncamphalala from Richards Bay, Mandlazini reserve and Themba Sipho Dlodlo, from Esikhaleni, Mandlankala reserve Ncamphalala, had been re-arrested in different places around Nseleni.
“Most unfortunately Dlodlo succumbed to death after being shot by the security guard that he was trying to demand a firearm from.
The incident occurred around KwaMbonambi (under Nseleni jurisdiction) after he was being chased after by the police.”
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The department said that other two inmates, Mukelani Sibiya and Sifisokuhle Mfeka, were both re-arrested at KwaNongoma in the Matshamhlophe Reserve on September 30, 2017.
“The task team operation is on the hunt for the remaining escapee, Siyabonga Khumalo from Mtubatuba, KwaNkombose reserve next to Zamani Store.”
He is facing murder charges.
The KZN Department of Correctional Services appeals to the public to report any information to the police or call the crime prevention number (08600 10111).