Limpopo police have launched a manhunt for a group of gunmen who ambushed police officers while they were transporting six awaiting trial prisoners, shot at them and set the prisoners free.
Armed men attacked police officers who were transporting six awaiting trialPolice have warned that the awaiting trial prisoners are considered dangerous.
Limpopo police have launched a manhunt for a group of gunmen who ambushed police officers while they were transporting six awaiting trial prisoners, shot at them and set the prisoners free. The awaiting trial prisoners are still at large and police have warned that they are considered dangerous.According to Limpopo police spokesperson Brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo, the incident occurred on the Vivo road, next to the first Schoemansdal turn-off outside Louis Trichardt.
The prisoners who escaped during the attack have been identified as Forward Shumba, 26, Shingirai Nyandome, 32, Brilliant Sibanda, 26, Erick Sithole, 35, Moses Zambara,32 and Alex Nkomo, 35.One of the six prisoners who escaped on Monday.Mojapelo said five of them were accused of aggravated robbery, three counts of attempted murder, and unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition.One of the six prisoners who escaped on Monday.
"People are advised not to approach the suspects under any circumstances as they are considered dangerous, but must instead call the police," Mojapelo said.In times of uncertainty you need journalism you can trust. For 14 free days, you can have access to a world of in-depth analyses, investigative journalism, top opinions and a range of features. Journalism strengthens democracy. Invest in the future today. Thereafter you will be billed R75 per month.
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