Murder suspects in early morning escape from custody
Police in Letsitele, near Tzaneen, have launched a manhunt for three awaiting-trial prisoners who escaped from police cells early on Tuesday morning.
At about 5.35am, murder suspects Patrick Mbombi, Thabo Moye Makgopa and Javas Mongwe allegedly overpowered officers on duty and fled on foot, Limpopo police spokesperson Col Malesela Ledwaba said.
Anyone with information about the whereabouts of the suspects is urged to contact detectives commander Lt-Col Mavis Shilubane at 082-469-0900, or the nearest police station or police toll-free number 08600-10111 or use the MySAPS App.
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Manhunt after 3 murder suspects escape custody in Limpopo Police in Letsitele, near Tzaneen, have launched a manhunt after three awaiting-trial prisoners escaped in the early hours of this morning. According to Letaba Herald, Limpopo police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba says the escape occurred when the suspects — Patrick Mbombi, Thabo Moye Makgopa, and Javas Mongwe — overpowered officers on duty and fled the holding cells on foot. 'All three men are facing murder charges and are considered dangerous and possibly armed.' Police have urged anyone with information about the escapees' whereabouts to come forward. Detective commander Lieutenant Colonel Mavis Shilubane can be contacted on 082 469 0900. Alternatively, tip-offs can be shared via the Crime Stop number 08600 10111, the nearest police station, or the MySAPS app. All information received will be treated confidentially. Police investigations into the circumstances surrounding the escape are ongoing. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. Read original story on At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
