Four suspects escape from cell

By SYLVESTER WEMURU
POLICE in Madang are working to locate four suspects who escaped from Jomba Police Station cell on Jan 28.
Madang police commander Acting Superintendent Mazuc Rubiang said one of the five detainees who escaped at around 8pm was recaptured by the duty officers while the other four were still at large.
He said the four, who are on the run, had been charged and were awaiting court dates.
Rubiang said two of them, Allan Amadi and Junior Polis, were charged with armed robbery while the other two, Billy Sinou and Peter Koi, were charged with being in possession of a large amount of marijuana.
He said the recaptured detainee, Lucas Paul, was also facing a similar drug charge.
Rubiang urged the public to assist police with any information that could lead to the recapture of the men.
“From report that I got, the detainees escaped by lifting a metal sheet in the cell and escaped through the fence,” he said.
“I have instructed the police officers to do proper check in the cell and it was done and the police are investigating the cell breakout.
“I want the detainees in the cell or the relatives of those who had been arrested and detained to work closely with the police so they can either appear in court quickly or they can be cautioned and sent home depending on the crime committed.
“Escaping from police custody after being arrested and detained is an offence and police can charged those who aid escapees.”