26 Jul 2018

Fiji police manhunt continues in Nadi

8:31 am on 26 July 2018

Police in Fiji are continuing to hunt for three fugitives who escaped from their custody in Nadi last week.

The three men Nacanieli Bakata, Ilaitia Vuivuda and Josaia Leone were being remanded for aggravated robberies.

Chief of Intelligence and Investigations, ACP Vakacegu Toduadua told FBC news the three men are considered high risk prisoners.

He also reminded members of the public that it is illegal to harbour prisoners in their homes and called for anyone with information to come forward.

70710201 - lautoka, fiji -  dec 30 2016:fijian police officers patrolling in the main street. the fiji police force annual statistics reveal an 18% increase in crime cases in 2015.

70710201 - lautoka, fiji - dec 30 2016:fijian police officers patrolling in the main street. the fiji police force annual statistics reveal an 18% increase in crime cases in 2015. Photo: rafaelbenari/123RF

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