If you see this man, your life is in danger

Police in South Africa are looking for Lovemore Musoyi, a Zimbabwean national accused of many violent crimes before and after he escaped from a police vehicle last year.

“On January 1, 2023, Musoyi managed to escape from a police vehicle at Moutse Mall in Dennilton while en route to Witbank Correctional Services. This escape occurred alongside two other suspects, who were subsequently re-arrested,” said Limpopo police spokesperson, Colonel Malesela Ledwaba.

He said crimes linked to Musoyi were committed in areas including Elandskraal, Motetema, Dennilton, and Rakgoadi policing area in the Sekhukhune District of Limpopo.

“One of the recent incidents involving Musoyi occurred on June 20, at approximately 7.45pm, where he and accomplices carried out a brazen business robbery at a tuck shop in Mafisheng village,” said Ledwaba.

“During the robbery, Musoyi viciously attacked a male victim, whom he accused of betrayal, and proceeded to assault him with an axe.”

Detectives in the Sekhukhune District of Limpopo have declared Lovemore Musoyi “most wanted suspect”.

The SA police believe Musoyi is responsible for than 10 criminal cases including murder, attempted murder, armed robberies, house breaking, kidnapping, assaults, stock theft, and possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition.

“.. on February 2, 2024, Musoyi engaged in a violent altercation at his ex-girlfriend’s residence, resulting in him shooting his ex-girlfriend’s brother in the mouth before he fled the scene with a television set.”

Provincial commissioner of police in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, has ordered a team of investigators to intensify efforts to locate and apprehend Musoyi and urged the public to provide any information that may lead to Musoyi’s arrest.

Limpopo Province is close to Zimbabwe and there are many illegal crossing routes allowing criminals to move undetected between the two countries.

To report any information on Lovemore Musoyi, contact Lieutenant Colonel Boshomane on 079 894 5501, Crime Stop number 08600 10111, nearest police station or use the My SAPS App.