The Police in Hoedspruit have launched a manhunt for four awaiting trial prisoners who escaped from the police holding cells on Sunday 3 November in the afternoon.

“The four prisoners, aged between 31 and 41, escaped from the cells through the roof,” said Brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo

The escapees were identified as follows:

Jacky Frans Sekgobela (41) residing at Botswana village in Maake policing area. He was arrested for house and business tobbery. This escapee committed several crimes in Limpopo and Mpumalanga and is regarded as dangerous.

Neverdie Dyayani Baloyi (39) He is believed to be residing in the Tzaneen area and is facing charges of murder, rape, house and business robbery. He is regarded as extremely dangerous.

Vanrooi Pompi Khosa aged 36 year. He resides at Cottondale in Acornhoek and is facing two charges of House Breaking and Theft.

Wilson Letebele (31) He comes from The Willows Village outside Hoedspruit and is facing charges of house robbery, house breaking.

“A case of escaping from lawful custody has been opened and investigations into the circumstances of the escape have already begun,” said Mojapelo

Community members are warned that the four criminals are dangerous.

“They must not try to apprehend them but muSt instead inform the Police quickly,”according to Mojapelo

Police request anyone with valuable information that can lead to the rearrest of these criminals to contact the Station Commander of Hoedspruit Lt.Col Olivia Rhulani Mabasa at 08-2565-8253 or Detective Commander, Captain Cobra Moriri at 082-573-4773.

Alternatively, vsit their nearest Police Station or Crime Stop number on 08600 10111 or SMS Line 32211.