Purr-fect Getaway: Brothers Turn into Cats And Escape Meyerton Police Station Holding Cells
In a bizarre incident that sounds straight out of a fairy tale, two brothers allegedly escaped from the Meyerton Police Station holding cells by transforming into cats last Tuesday. While Omari Mustafa has since been rearrested, his brother, Ali Mustafa, remains at large—presumably still in feline form.
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How Brother Turned into Cats And Escaped Meyerton Police Station Holding Cells
The two men were among 11 suspects arrested for possession of stolen goods. According to the police report, when it came time to process Omari and Ali, the cell commander and constable on duty could not find them. Another inmate claimed to have witnessed the brothers make an “owl-like noise” before shape-shifting into cats and slipping through the locked cell gate.
“When it was a turn to charge this other [two] suspects, known as Mustafa Ali and Omari Mustafa, their names were called but they couldn’t be found. Among those suspects, there is a suspect known as Erick Tumbulu – who informed the police that he saw when these two suspects made a strange like owl bird noise, turned into cats and they escaped while the gate was still locked, he was prepared to even give a statement,” part of the summary of events given to Gauteng provincial commissioner Tommy Mthombeni reads.
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Senior Cop Speaks After Brothers Turn into Cats And Escape Police Station
A senior police officer, speaking anonymously, expressed scepticism about the story, noting the odd timing of the transformation. The officer said:
“That’s if they even became cats, because I suspect someone was paid for their unlawful release. Ipid has to start by ensuring that those on that shift are suspended and investigated for aiding criminals to escape.”
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Mzansi Erupts with Disbelief and Humor
After the bizarre story surfaced, South African social media erupted with a mix of disbelief and humour. Many questioned how such an escape could occur in the modern era without CCTV evidence, while others simply responded with jokes and laughter at the absurdity of the situation. Here are some of the comments:
@ApheleleJody:
Give me their sangoma details now!! 😂😂😂
@WolfLXXXVIII:
don’t our police stations have cctv? it’s 2024 for godsake! we can’t be lied to like this.
@Budiriro2319:
April’s Fools is still a year away please