Police have managed to arrest the fifth prison escapee Isoa Waqa early this morning in Laqere Nasinu.

Police Chief Operations Officer Rusiate Tudravu confirms Waqa was arrested in a taxi around 3am. 

30-year-old Waqa was serving 8 years for robbery with violence.

Both Waqa and the taxi driver are now in police custody.

Tudravu added another six people who allegedly aided the escapees are expected to appear in the Suva Magistrates Court later today.


Story by: Ronal Deo