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6 Zimbabwean prisoners escape from SA prison transport, on the run
14 Jan 2022 at 09:56hrs | Views
JOHANNESBURG - Six prisoners are on the run in Boksburg on Friday afternoon.
It's alleged that the prisoners were released by a gang of armed men from the prison truck that they were being transported in.
The men, who were allegedly armed with assault rifles, freed the fugitives.
Police spokesperson Brenda Muridili: "Five of the six escapees were due to appear in court for a case of business robbery, attempted murder and possession of unlicenced firearms while the sixth escapee was due for his first appearance on a shoplifting case. All are Zimbabwean nationals aged between 30 and 45. There names are Nkululeko Nkomo, Robert Hlatshwayo, Thulani Dube, Augustine Moyo and Mbongiseni Mkandla."
It's alleged that the prisoners were released by a gang of armed men from the prison truck that they were being transported in.
The men, who were allegedly armed with assault rifles, freed the fugitives.
Police spokesperson Brenda Muridili: "Five of the six escapees were due to appear in court for a case of business robbery, attempted murder and possession of unlicenced firearms while the sixth escapee was due for his first appearance on a shoplifting case. All are Zimbabwean nationals aged between 30 and 45. There names are Nkululeko Nkomo, Robert Hlatshwayo, Thulani Dube, Augustine Moyo and Mbongiseni Mkandla."
RT#sapsGP police launched a manhunt after 6 inmates escaped from custody. They escaped while enroute to Court at Vosloorus. Accused are: Nkululeko Nkomo, Robert Hlatshwayo, Thulani Dube, Augustine Moyo, Mbongiseni Mkandla & Robert Hlatshwayo. #CrimeStop TMhttps://t.co/kMreMOYJVI pic.twitter.com/bl0TlZuFEz
— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) January 14, 2022
Source - ewn
