7 Zimbos Escape From SA Prison
South African authorities have launched a manhunt for 7 Zimbabweans who escaped from Grahamstown Prison in Makhanda, Eastern Cape, early on Tuesday. The Zimbabweans were in remand detention after they had been arrested and charged with rhino poaching.
According to the Citizen, South Africa’s Department of Correctional Services (DCS) together with the South African Police Services (SAPS) are still to establish how the 7 managed to escape from the prison. DCS has since launched an investigation to establish how the 7 poachers managed to escape from prison. The 7 have since been identified as
- Nhamo Muyambo
- Francis Chitho
- Trymore Chauke
- Lubuyo September
- Abraham Moyane
- Simba Masinge
- Bennet Kwarrile
The authorities have appealed for any information which can lead to the re-arrest of the 7. In a statement, the DCS said,
“They are considered dangerous and should not be confronted if spotted, information should be shared with the nearest police station. Their images will be shared during the course of the day.”
Correctional Services spokeswoman Singabakho Nxumalo said in a statement that at prison wardens discovered a security breach at the facility at about 4:20AM and started to count the inmates. They realized that seven prisoners were missing at that point. Nxumalo noted that while the public is being asked to help with the manhunt, they should exercise caution because the escapees are deemed dangerous.
“This incident took place in the early hours of Tuesday, 18 October 2022. DCS is appealing to the public to assist with any information that may lead to the re-arrest of the seven. When you spot the seven, kindly contact the police station as apprehending them may be too risky as we consider them to be extremely dangerous.”
