[ad_1]
By Jolene Marriah-Maharaj 
12h ago
The POLICE has launched a manhunt for a prisoner who allegedly killed a police officer, stole money from the police station safe and escaped in Polokwane.
The incident took place on Friday afternoon in Mutale, on the outskirts of Thohoyandou, in the Vhembe district.
According to the police, the deceased, a 57-year-old noncommissioned officer, regularly visited the cells and was attacked by the suspect who stabbed him several times.
“The suspect took the keys from the deceased and stole money from the safe before escaping,” Brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo said.
Mojapelo said the suspect, who was previously incarcerated for other crimes, was arrested Friday on charges of rape, kidnapping and violation of a protection order.
“The provincial commissioner of the South African Police Service in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Nneke Ledwaba, has instructed that a 72-hour activation plan be implemented immediately to locate the killer.”
Cases of murder, robbery and escape from legal custody have been opened.
“The police are asking Nyadzani Muvhuso to serve himself at the Mutale police station or any nearest police force, as it is believed that he will be able to assist in the investigations.”
Anyone with information should contact Colonel (Dr) Chris Mabasa at 082 469 0739, at the number of the crime stop 0860010111 or the nearest police.
“Any information received will be treated confidentially,” Mojapelo said.
MESS
[ad_2]
