SIX PRISONERS ESCAPE FROM KUTAMA SINTHUMULE MAXIMUM PRISON- MAKHADO

The police in Makhado have opened cases of Arson, malicious damage to property and escaping from lawful custody after the prisoners of Kutama Sinthumule maximum prison went on the rampage, torched and damaged some of the prison facilities. The situation was reported late last night and it carried on until the early hours of this morning.

Public Order Police, the TRTs and Visible Policing members were deployed to stabilise the situation which is now reported to be normal. A preliminary head count was conducted and it was discovered that about six prisoners have escaped.

The Kutama Sinthumule Prison authorities are collating information through their systems in order determine their ages, get their pictures as well as the offenses for which they were incarcerated.

“We are making an appeal to the communities in that area to assist the police with information that can lead to the rearrest of these criminals,” says Brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo.

Anybody with information is requested to contact the police toll free number 0860010111 or contact the nearest police.

Editors note: This is a developing Story. Pride News will make updates as new information becomes available.