Two dangerous prisoners escape from custody 27 January 2021 - 09:52 By Iavan Pijoos Police said 24-year-old Sabelo Nkosi and 27-year-old Njabulo Nsibande escaped near the Ermelo Correctional Centre. Image: 123RF/thawornnurak
A manhunt has been launched for two dangerous prisoners who escaped from custody in Mpumalanga on Tuesday, police said.
Police spokesperson Brig Leonard Hlathi said the two men, 24-year-old Sabelo Nkosi and 27-year-old Njabulo Nsibande, escaped in the Gert Sibande district near Ermelo Correctional Centre.
Hlathi said the prisoners were being transported from Breyten magistrate’s court to the correctional facility.
Nkosi and Nsibande were on trial for murder, attempted murder, two counts of rape and two counts of robbery with aggravating circumstances.