Twelve prisoners have escaped from SAPS Mount Frere cells
during the early hours of this morning, September 30.
According to police information, at approximately 02:00
while SAPS members were conducting their routine hourly cell visit, they
discovered a hole in the wall of a cell where 12 prisoners escaped through the
hole. Upon further investigation, it was established that the perimeter fence
near the cell block was also cut.
Police spokesperson, Col. Priscilla Naidu, said that police
are warning the community that these prisoners are dangerous and should not be
approached, the police must be contacted instead.
The following escapees are sought:
1.Luthando Mangaliso: Rape
2.Sikhona Manyambela Ntabankulu: Robbery Aggravated
3.Funisile Nodada Ntabankulu: Robbery Aggravated
4.Ntokozo Diko Ntabankulu-: Robbery Aggravated
5.Mandla Mcukana: Robbery Aggravated
6.Bandile Banzi Blaai:
Robbery Aggravated
7.Aphelele Aros: Robbery
8.Nkosikhona Ngcopheni: Theft
9.Ayanda Madzikane: Robbery Aggravated
10.Luphumzo Sodladls: Burglary Residential
11.Mbonowenkosi Boto: Robbery Aggravated
12. Spelele Ngqetho: Robbery Aggravated
“Acting Provincial Commissioner, Maj. Gen. Zithulele Moses Dladla,
has instructed the immediate implementation of the 72-hour activation plan. Once
photos of the escapees become available, they will be circulated,” Naidu said.
“Anyone with information on the whereabouts of these
criminals, is asked to contact the Mount Frere Station Commander, Col. Fundiswa
Mhlamanzana on 0824992480 or 039 2550550. Crime Stop can also be contacted on
08600 10111 or they can visit the nearest police station. All information is
confidential and callers may remain anonymous,” she added.
The Provincial Organised Crime Investigation Unit is
investigating a case of Escaping from Lawful Custody. An internal probe will
also be conducted.
Dladla has warned the communities to not harbour or protect
these escapees as they will be committing an offence if found to be aiding and
abetting them. “We appeal to the communities to keep an alert eye out for these
criminals who are dangerous and to work closely with us to ensure their speedy
arrests,” Dladla added.
