Polokwane – Police have re-arrested 34-year-old robbery suspect Muluvhu Gumani, who escaped from lawful custody while being taken to court.
Gumani escaped from a police van at an intersection and ran away on Monday, 25 August 2025.
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Gumani was initially arrested for Robbery with a weapon other than a firearm.
Limpopo police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba said on Thursday, 28 August 2025, that the fugitive from justice had been re-arrested.
“The Thohoyandou police under Vhembe District have re-arrested an awaiting trial prisoner who escaped from police custody earlier in the week,” said Colonel Ledwaba.
The police spokesperson said the fugitive was re-arrested on Wednesday, 27 August 2025, in the Waterval area, where he was holed up at a rental place.
Colonel Ledwaba said the police acted on a tip-off, which they accurately followed, leading to Gumani’s re-arrest
The suspect will appear before the Thohoyandou Magistrate’s Court on Friday, 29 August 2025.
Apart from the initial robbery charge, Gumani now faces additional charges related to escaping from lawful custody.
