With South Africans still processing the Thabo Bester’s brazen escape from prison, in another case a 34-year-old police officer is set to appear in court on Monday April 17, 2023, after he allegedly tried to book out an inmate from the Johannesburg Correctional Services.
The constable was arrested by the Hawks on Friday after he tried to book out businessman Frank Buyanga, who was arrested in 2022.
Buyanga was arrested by Interpol for kidnapping, robbery, and on three counts of being in contempt of court.
According to the Hawks, the officer was arrested after it was discovered that he was not involved in any case connected to the accused.
“The investigating officer immediately requested the prison warders to delay him as he and his colleagues are on their way,” said Hawks spokesperson Katlego Mogale.
“Upon arrival, the constable from Mondeor Detectives was presented and further questioned where it was discovered that he had no case connected to the accused. The member has been arrested.”