Nelson Simão Massango, a fugitive who escaped from a Mozambican prison in December, was arrested by South African police in Sandton. He is suspected of participating in car thefts in Gauteng. Massango had been sentenced to 20 years for murder committed in 2015.
Nelson Simão Massango, a Mozambican individual who escaped from Maputo’s Maximum Security Penitentiary (BO) in December, was apprehended by South African authorities in Sandton earlier this week. Police reports indicate that he was taken into custody at a car rental dealership located north of Johannesburg.
Massango is currently suspected of participating in a car theft operation within Gauteng, South Africa, where vehicles are allegedly smuggled into Mozambique. This arrest comes after Massango was one of over 1,500 inmates who escaped from the BO last December. He had previously received a 20-year prison sentence for a murder committed in 2015 in Mozambique.
The recent arrest of Nelson Simão Massango highlights the continuing challenges of crime and prison escapes within southern Africa. His alleged involvement in organized car thefts adds a layer of complexity to his already concerning criminal history, particularly given his previous murder conviction. Massango’s capture serves as a critical reminder of the need for improved security and monitoring within correctional facilities.
Original Source: clubofmozambique.com
