Dangerous prisoners escape from police van in Limpopo
Police in Limpopo have launched a manhunt for three prisoners who escaped while on their way from Groblersdal to Witbank Prison on Wednesday morning.
Michael Masimula, Mahlatse Matebane and Lovemore Moshui have appeared in court on charges of murder, rape, armed robbery and cash-in-transit heists.
“The men had appeared in the Groblersdal Magistrate's 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," said police spokesperson Motlafela Mojapelo.
He says the circumstances surrounding their escape are sbeing investigated.
"The suspects are considered dangerous and people are cautioned not to approach them but must instead call the police A case of escaping from lawful custody has been opened and investigations are continuing."
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