ARGENTINA- Alejandro Lawless, former Argentine army officer, has escaped from Police van while on transit to a court in Buenos Aires, the capital city of Argentina.

The 66-year-old was sentenced for involvement in kidnapping, torturing and killing political opponents of the government between 1976 and 1983.

Sources revealed to CEOAFRICA.com that Lawless is the third convicted military officer to escape from custody this year.

Two ex-army officers, Jorge Olivera and Gustavo De Marchi, broke out of a military hospital in July and are still on the run.

Meanwhile, seven members of staff were relieved of their duties following their escape.