COPS in Mahwelereng outside Mokopane have launched a manhunt for four awaiting trial prisoners who escaped from police cells on Sunday, 26 September, at around 9pm.
Limpopo police spokesman Brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo said cops were reportedly alerted by other inmates about the escape and immediately launched a manhunt.
“Investigation into the circumstances of the escape has already commenced. The suspects were arrested for serious and violent crimes and are considered dangerous. Anyone with information on the escapees’ whereabouts is urged to contact the police,” Mojapelo said.
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Mojapelo described the suspects as follows:
- Mohammed Nassir (29), Bangladesh national arrested for a murder that occurred in January 2021.
- Stanley Chiteya (38), Zimbabwean national arrested for a business robbery that occurred in November 2020.
- Dexter Tinashe (26), a Zimbabwean national arrested for a business robbery that took place in November 2020.
- Joseph Hlongwane (37), a South African arrested for house robbery and rape that occurred in September 2021.
Police appeal to anyone with information about these escapees to contact the investigating officer, Lieutenant Colonel Sekanka on 082 565 8505, the CrimeStop number on 08600 10111, their nearest police station or the My SAPS App.
