Cape Town – Limpopo police have launched a manhunt following the escape of three prisoners from a police holding cell during the early hours of Wednesday.
The prisoners, aged between 19 and 45, allegedly escaped through a hole inside the cells at around 02:00am, police said in a statement.
Police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel, Mamphaswa Seabi said circumstances surrounding their escape are being investigated.
“The two awaiting trial prisoners, Rulph Chemai, 19, from Zimbabwe and Nemalale Tshilidzi, 34, from Vhembe district face charges of house robbery.
#sapsLIM [ALERT] #Escapees
Tshamutumbu #SAPS launched a massive manhunt for three prisoners who escaped from police holding cells in the early hours of Wednesday, 02/11. Info -> D/WO Colbert Ntshavheni 082 4141621, #CrimeStop 08600 10111 or #MySAPSApp. NPhttps://t.co/IEnTMNFARV pic.twitter.com/j6tPdGlTt0— SA Police Service ?? (@SAPoliceService) November 4, 2022
The third prisoner, Caiphus Kwinda, 45, was sentenced to life imprisonment after he was convicted of rape,” said Seabi.
He added that additional charges of escaping from lawful custody have been opened.
“Members of the community are warned not to confront the prisoners as they are considered to be dangerous. Rather contact the nearest police station or urgently contact the investigating officer Det-W/O Colbert Ntshavheni on 082 4141621, Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the MySAPSApp,” said Seabi.
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Compiled by Olwethu Mpeshe
