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Hunt on for Sigatoka escapee

Sainiani Boila Multimedia Journalist [email protected]

February 25, 2024 9:24 am

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Members of the public are urged to report any information regarding the whereabouts of 30-year-old Seveci Navakasai who escaped from the custody of Fiji Correction Service officers.

Assistant Commissioner of Police – Operations, (ACP) Livai Driu stated that Navakasai was still handcuffed when he escaped from lawful custody in Cuvu, Sigatoka.

ACP Driu emphasized that harbouring prisoners is a crime.

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Individuals with information are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers at 919 or 917.

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