LIMPOPO. – Matome Lodwick Ratjomane (45) escaped from lawful police custody on Sunday evening (one November) at approximately 21:10. He had been taken into custody on a charge of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, which allegedly took place in September this year.
According to police spokesperson, Colonel Malesela Ledawaba, Ratjomane was at the Maleboho police station's community service centre so that his details could be recorded when he allegedly ran on foot in the direction of the local court premises. He was still shackled at that stage. An immediate search was launched at the police station and surrounding areas, but he could not be traced. He now also faces an additional charge of escape from lawful custody.
Police warn the public not to approach the suspect or attempt to apprehend him themselves, but to immediately inform the police if they spot him. Anyone with information that could help trace Ratjomane can contact Sergeant Matome Moitsi on 082 414 3035 or 072 278 0050.
This article is an automatic English translation of a Nuusflits article originally published in Afrikaans. Read the Afrikaans original.
