‘Highly dangerous’ prisoners escape – manhunt launched
The Police in Dennilton have launched a manhunt for three dangerous inmates who escaped whilst being transported from Groblersdal to Witbank Prison on Wednesday at about 11:00.
According to a media statement issued by the SAPS, the three prisoners (awaiting trial), Michael Masimula, Mahlatse Matebane and Lovemore Moshui aged between 20 and 40, appeared in Groblersdal Magistrate Court on Tuesday and were being transported to prison together with three other prisoners when they escaped next to Moutse Mall, in Dennilton policing area.
The escapees appeared on charges of murder, rape, armed robberies, cash-in-transit heists and possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition.
The Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, has ordered that the escapees be hunted down and brought back to where they belong.
The circumstances surrounding their escape are still being investigated.
The suspects are considered dangerous and people are cautioned not to approach them but must instead call the police.
Anyone with information may contact Lieutenant Colonel Richard Boshomane on 079 894 5501, crime stop number 0860010111 or may send message via MySAPSApp
A case of escaping from lawful custody has been opened and investigations are continuing.
