Police in South Africa has initiated a manhunt for seven inmates who escaped from a jail in Grahamstown, a city in the Eastern Cape region.
According to a police statement, an officer who arrived at the Makhanda Correctional Facility at 04:00 local time saw some lights were on and discovered that the detainees had escaped through a window.
“Police are warning the community that these prisoners are dangerous and should not be approached instead police must be contacted,” the statement said.
The escapees include one person charged with murder and five Zimbabwean nationals either imprisoned for or facing rhino-poaching charges.
RT #sapsEC PC, Lt Gen Mene has ordered for the immediate implementation of a 72-hour activation plan, manhunt launched after 7 prisoners #escaped from Makhanda Correctional facility this morning. Info-> D/Capt Peter 082 301 9427 #CrimeStop #MySAPSApp MEhttps://t.co/ANrqo9yWl8 pic.twitter.com/s5t6EuqmWK
— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) October 18, 2022