A 29-year-old man accused of killing a toddler escaped police custody at a hospital in Thohoyandou, Limpopo, prompting outrage and concern over security lapses in the South African justice system.
A 29-year-old man accused of murdering a 14-month-old baby escaped from police custody at a hospital in Thohoyandou, Limpopo, on January 14th. The suspect, who was arrested on January 13th for allegedly strangling the toddler and kidnapping his mother, had been transferred to Tshilidzini hospital after a suicide attempt in his holding cell. Police are currently searching for the suspect.
The incident has sparked outrage and disappointment among South Africans, who are questioning the security measures in place at the hospital. The suspect's arrest followed a harrowing incident in the first week of January when he allegedly killed the baby and abducted his mother. He appeared in court on January 9th, facing charges of murder and kidnapping. Police initially theorized that the baby might have accidentally shot himself with a gun, but this explanation was met with skepticism by the public. The escape highlights the ongoing issue of security lapses within the South African justice system. This incident has renewed calls for stricter protocols and increased accountability to prevent similar situations from occurring in the future
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