According to local media, on Monday, March 13, 2022, a group of heavily armed suspects attacked police officers on the Vivo road near the first Sxhoemansdal turnoff outside Louis Trichardt. The suspects opened fire on the cops who were guarding the six detainees who were about to go on trial.
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After subduing the cops, the armed men fled in a grey Mercedes Benz and a white Toyota Bakkie with the six prisoners.
Brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo, spokesperson for the Limpopo police, confirmed the incident and identified the prisoners who fled. He stated;
“The following prisoners managed to escape during the attack: Forward Shumba, aged 26; Shingirai Nyandome, aged 32; Brilliant Sibanda, aged 26; Erick Sithole, aged 35; Moses Zambara, aged 32 and Alex Nkomo, aged 35.
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“All of the escapees are Zimbabweans. The first five were charged with aggravated robbery, attempted murder on three counts, and unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition. The last one was arrested for cable theft.”
Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, the Limpopo Provincial Commissioner of Police, has directed SAPS to mobilize resources, including the air wing, to locate and apprehend the escapees and suspects.
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The general public has been advised not to approach the suspects because they are considered dangerous.
