Police in Mpumalanga have launched a manhunt for a man who disarmed a Police Officer of his firearm during a murder investigation

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Mpumalanga Police have launched a manhunt for a 31 years old man who disarmed a police officer of his firearm on Friday.

Police Spokesperson in the province Brigadier Leonard Hlathi said that the incident occurred at the time when the man was being taken to Dullstroom Police Station for questioning regarding a murder case.

The 31 years old Moses Maseko was being questioned about a 33 year old woman who was found killed and her body was found in a pool of blood at a shack in the early hours of the same day, Friday.

“The incident is said to have occurred at Sakhelwe township near Dullstroom and during their probe, police needed to ask the said man some questions in relation to the case. Whilst on their way, the man managed to disarm the Investigating Officer of his pistol before fleeing the scene.”

“The member then called for back up where members from Lydenburg K9 Unit responded but upon arrival, the suspect was already on the lam, hence the manhunt.”

“Nonetheless, police are currently requesting Mr Moses Maseko whom they believe can be of great assistance in this investigation to contact the Investigating Officer as urgently as possible, or anyone who may know of Mr Maseko’s whereabouts to contact the police as well.”

Brigadier Hlathi also added that a case of common robbery is being investigated and the police urge anyone with information that can assist in arresting the suspect to contact Detective Sergeant Herbert Ntshwane Lerobane on 0787302831 or 013-2540141. Alternatively, members of the public can call the Crime Stop number at 08600 10111.