Nelson Simão Massango, a Mozambican who escaped from BO Prison in December, has been arrested in South Africa. Accused of stealing cars in Gauteng for smuggling into Mozambique, Massango was serving a 20-year sentence for murder before his escape, part of a mass prison breakout involving over 1,500 inmates.
Nelson Simão Massango, a Mozambican national who escaped from the Maximum Security Penitentiary in Maputo, commonly referred to as BO Prison, in December, was apprehended this week by South African authorities in Sandton. Law enforcement officials reported that his arrest took place at a car rental dealership located north of Johannesburg.
Massango is alleged to be involved in a criminal operation concerning the theft of automobiles in Gauteng Province, South Africa, with intentions to smuggle these vehicles into Mozambique. His escape from prison is part of a larger incident that saw over 1,500 inmates break free from the facility last December.
Previously, Massango had been serving a 20-year sentence in Mozambique following a conviction for murder, which he committed in 2015. His arrest underscores ongoing issues of cross-border crime and the challenges faced by law enforcement in both South Africa and Mozambique.
In summary, Nelson Simão Massango’s recent arrest in South Africa highlights the serious implications of his escape from BO Prison and his alleged involvement in car theft and smuggling operations. This incident not only illustrates the security challenges within the prison system but also emphasizes the ongoing issues of criminal activities across borders in Southern Africa.
Original Source: clubofmozambique.com
