Ritavi Police launched a manhunt for awaiting trial prisoner who escaped from lawful custody

Media Statement
South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner Limpopo

POLOKWANE – The Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, has ordered the Police to intensify the search for the awaiting trial prisoner who is on the run after escaping from lawful custody.

The police in Ritavi have initiated a manhunt for Zweli Sibanda, a 27-year-old awaiting trial prisoner who escaped from custody on Friday, 21 June 2024. Sibanda was detained on a charge of housebreaking. The accused allegedly escaped when he was about to attend court at Nkowankowa Magistrate’s Court

The circumstances surrounding the escape are still under police investigations.

The police are urging anyone with information on Sibanda whereabouts to contact Detective Sergeant Lawrance Shikwanbana  at 072 373 7399 or the Crime Stop number at 08600 10111, or to use the MySAPS App.

Police investigations are still continuing.

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