THREE prisoners who are deemed to be highly dangerous by the Bellair police have escaped from their prison cells yesterday.
The three men, Vusi Gumede, Bheki Nkosi and Siya Dlamini, somehow managed to dig a hole on the wall of the cell and made their way out of the prison. This was discovered by police officers as they were conducting a routine check early in the day.
Gumede was arrested for murder, Nkosi was detained for possession of firearm and Dlamini was arrested for possession of stolen property. A case of escaping from lawful custody has been opened at Bellair police station for investigation.
Colonel Jay Naicker warns the public that these criminals are dangerous and pleads with the community not to try apprehend them but contact the police as soon as possible. Bellair police can be contacted on 031 451 2826 or any nearest police station and Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
