Police in Lundazi District of Eastern Province have launched a manhunt for 13 suspects who have escaped from lawful custody.
According to Police Service Deputy Spokesperson Danny Mwale, the suspects are reported to have escaped on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, around 04:30hrs at Lundazi Police station.
Mr. Mwale says the suspects who are facing various offences escaped after a Police officer who was on duty left the door unlocked while he made formalities of a suspect who had just been detained.
He says the escapees had been terrorizing Lundazi residents hence urging members of the public to be cautious about the escapees on the loose and report their whereabouts.
Once re-arrested the 13 will be charged with the offence of escaping from lawful custody. This is contained in a report published by DTV.