Gauteng police have clarified the circumstances around the arrest of one of South Africa’s most wanted, Bongani Moyo, 29.
South African Police Service (SAPS) spokesman, Colonel Neville Malila said Moyo was arrested at about 23h00 last night at Beitbridge after entering South Africa.
“We believe he came back to South Africa for urgent medical attention. Acting on information, police arrested him near the border post. Moyo claimed he fled from South Africa to Zimbabwe about three days ago. This after he realised that police was hot on his heels and the media was zooming in on him,” Malila said.
Moyo has been linked to some 35 bank robberies. He escaped from the Boksburg Prison in March. Police described him as "dangerous".
Police have thanked Crime Line and Crime Stop for “leading the way” in encouraging the public to come forward with information.
Provincial police commissioner, Lieutenant Mzwandile Petros, said, “I am thrilled. Well done to the special team of detectives who were tasked to hunt down Moyo and his accomplices. They worked around the clock following up on the many leads from the public."
Head of Crime Line, Yusuf Abramjee said the anonymous tip-off service was being inundated with messages of congratulations from the public and police on the breakthrough.
“Three down, one to go. The hunt for Victor Baloyi continues. It is only a matter of time before we catch him,” said Abramjee.
On Sunday evening, police arrested Khumbuani "KB" Sibanda, 37, and his cousin Thabane "Ogies" Sibanda, 27, during a raid in Johannesburg. Four other people, including a prison warder, were also arrested.
Anyone with information on the remaining fugitive, Victor Baloyi, can SMS Crime Line on 32211 or call Crime Stop on 08600 10111. His photo is on Crime Line
Enquiries:
Colonel Neville Malila
Cell: 082 411 4030
Yusuf Abramjee
Cell: 082 441 4203
Marisa Oosthuizen
Cell: 071 674 5089
