POLOKWANE- Police in Polokwane have launched a massive manhunt following the escape of five awaiting trial prisoners who escaped from lawful custody this afternoon, 14 November.
The prisoners were being transported from Haenertsburg Police Station to Polokwane when they jumped from the back of a moving police van at the corner of Hospital and Landros Maree Street.
Police spokesperson, Col Moatshe Ngoepe says one prisoner who was initially arrested for house robbery committed in the Haenertsburg Policing area, was re-arrested shortly after the escape.
“The remaining four escapees, who were arrested for different crimes which they committed in the Haenertsburg policing precinct, are still at large,” he said.
The escapees have been identified as:
- Thomas Nkuna (34)
- Jeffrey Nkuna (27)
- George Nkuna (19)
- Abel Modiba (31) also known as ‘ABSA’
A case of escaping from lawful custody has been opened.
Police are appealing to anyone with information which can lead to the re-arrest of these escapees to contact Colonel Linky Mathebula on 064 756 8218; Detective Warrant Officer Andrew Ngamuni on 082 414 3031; the crime stop number 0860010111; the crime line SMS 32211 or the nearest police station.
