Two of the 12 inmates who escaped from custody at Komatipoort police station, Mpumalanga, on Saturday evening have been re-arrested at the Lebombo border while trying to cross into Mozambique.
Mdhuli said an internal investigation regarding possible negligence and aiding has also commenced. Manamela has vowed police will not hesitate to take drastic steps against any member found to be at fault.
Mdhuli said the suspects were previously arrested for various offences including rape, theft, robbery and kidnapping, robbery with firearms, possession of suspected stolen property, as well as possession of suspected stolen motor vehicles.
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