Arrest of Escaped Mozambican Fugitive in South Africa Raises Security Concerns
Nelson Simão Massango, a Mozambican fugitive, was arrested in South Africa after escaping from prison in December. He is suspected of car thefts in Gauteng, with vehicles smuggled into Mozambique. Massango was previously sentenced to 20 years for murder.
Nelson Simão Massango, a Mozambican fugitive who escaped from Maputo’s Maximum Security Penitentiary (BO) in December 2022, has been apprehended by South African authorities in Sandton. His arrest occurred recently at a car rental agency situated north of Johannesburg.
Massango is currently being investigated for his alleged participation in car thefts within the Gauteng province, where stolen vehicles are reportedly trafficked back into Mozambique. Previously, he had been incarcerated and sentenced to 20 years for a murder committed in 2015.
Over 1,500 inmates, including Massango, escaped from the BO facility during a significant prison break last December, raising concerns about security and criminal activities linked to the escapees.
In summary, Nelson Simão Massango, a convicted murderer who escaped from a Mozambican prison in December 2022, has been arrested in South Africa. He is accused of involvement in auto thefts intended for smuggling into Mozambique, highlighting ongoing issues related to prison security and cross-border crime.
Original Source: clubofmozambique.com
