Prisoner search party returns empty-handed

Fiji's Police Force is appealing to the public for help as a search party set up to recapture four prisoners returned empty handed.

The force had hoped to have all four back in custody by yesterday.

On the run are Daniel Thomas,32, of Lovu Lautoka, Maleli Vinakasigadua, 39, of Tomuka, Lautoka and Nacanieli Bakata, 26, of Wailada, Lami who escaped from the Nadi Police cell on 14 November while the fourth escapee, Ravuame Kedraika fled Thursday while being escorted to Suva's Legal Aid office.

Speaking to FijiLive, Director Police Operations ACP Rusiate Tudravu said they have some new leads and are following them up.

“We are again appealing to the public to help us find the escapees,” said Tudravu.

By Mereani Gonedua