Three prisoners escape through Limpopo police station roof
Police in Limpopo have launched a manhunt for three inmates who escaped from police custody on Thursday.
The three awaiting trial suspects were detained at Saselamani Police Station in Vhembe district.
"According to the information, the police officers on duty on Thursday, at about 03:26 am, when they were conducting a routine of hourly patrol duties, heard an unusual noise from the cells.
"Upon arrival in the cells, they discovered that three of the inmates escaped through the roof," says police spokesperson Hlulani Mashaba.
Mekateko Ronald Chauke (33) and Jimmy Mtivhele (32) were both arrested for burglary while 32-year old Dumisani Respect Chauke was nabbed on two counts of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm.
Mashaba says police are still investigating the circumstances that led to their escape.
