Mozambican Fugitive Nelson Massango Arrested in South Africa After Prison Escape

Nelson Simão Massango, who escaped from a Mozambican prison last December, was arrested in South Africa for suspected involvement in car thefts. He served a 20-year sentence for murder and is part of a larger group of over 1,500 escapees.

Nelson Simão Massango, a Mozambican fugitive, was apprehended in Sandton, South Africa, after escaping from the Maputo Maximum Security Penitentiary last December. His arrest occurred at a car rental dealership located north of Johannesburg, highlighting his suspected involvement in local car thefts in Gauteng, where stolen vehicles are believed to be smuggled into Mozambique.

Massango is one of over 1,500 inmates who fled from the BO prison last December. He had been serving a 20-year sentence for a murder committed in 2015. His escape and subsequent arrest illustrate ongoing concerns regarding prison security and cross-border crime between South Africa and Mozambique.

The arrest of Nelson Massango emphasizes the significant security challenges faced by prisons in Mozambique and the implications of cross-border criminal activities. His involvement in car theft schemes further underscores the necessity for coordinated law enforcement efforts between South Africa and Mozambique.

Original Source: clubofmozambique.com