Police launch a manhunt for three suspects who escaped from lawful custody in Volksrust
During the time when the suspects were taken from the police van to court, a scuffle broke out and the four suspects escaped.
The police in Mpumalanga launched a manhunt after four suspects escaped from lawful custody at Volksrust Magistrate’s Court on April 19.
The suspects escape before their court appearance. Reports indicate one of the suspects was later rearrested, hence the manhunt is now for the three. They are Juma Dube (34), Sandile Gasa ( 42) and Emmanuel Sibanda (28). The police urge members of the public not to approach them as they are considered dangerous, but to notify police about their whereabouts.
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According to the report, police were transporting four suspects arrested on allegations of a business robbery. During the time when the suspects were taken from the police van to court, a scuffle broke out and the four suspects escaped.
“A manhunt was immediately launched thereafter. While searching for the suspects, police received information that one of the suspects, Welcome Mncube (56), was spotted at a bush near the courthouse. Police then followed the lead, spotted him and swiftly rearrested him as he attempted to flee,” explained Col Donald Mdhluli, spokesperson for the police. Mdhluli added that while Mncube was being arrested he tried to grab the police officer’s service pistol and it went off and hit him.
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“He was then taken to hospital after sustaining a gunshot wound and he is currently under police guard. Two police officers also sustained injuries during the scuffle and are also recovering in hospital,” he added. The members of the community can contact the Volksrust Police on 0177359913 or the police Crime Stop number on 0860010111.
Alternatively send information via MYSAPSAPP. All received information will be treated as confidential and callers may opt to remain anonymous.
