A community leader in Botlokwa, Madikana Vusi
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RESIDENTS in the Botlokwa area are concerned about
a crime wave which has hit the area recently.
05 February 2013 | Moyahabo Mabeba
RESIDENTS in the Botlokwa area are concerned about
a crime wave which has hit the area recently.
Some residents told CV they were considering taking the law into their own hands, as the police did not appear to be catching the criminals.
An elderly woman from Matseke village, who was robbed twice in two weeks said they believed a gang was used a spray, which they sprayed through windows and keyholes, which put their victims into a deep sleep.
"This was a peaceful area before the R23 million police station was built," she said.
The spokesperson for the police, Sgt Thilivhani Mavhungu confirmed that a number of robbery, housebreaking and theft cases had been reported at the police station, and assured residents the police were investigating the cases.
Mavhungu said the police station had had cases where suspected criminals were beaten up before they were turned over to the police.
Madikana Vusi Ramusi, a community leader said his house had been broken into a number of times.
"These criminals are holding us ransom in our own homes. The situation is getting out of hand," he said.
The spokesperson for the Machaka traditional council, Morubula Sekwaila called for an immediate safety action plan to be drawn up to rid the area of criminals.
Some residents told CV they were considering taking the law into their own hands, as the police did not appear to be catching the criminals.
An elderly woman from Matseke village, who was robbed twice in two weeks said they believed a gang was used a spray, which they sprayed through windows and keyholes, which put their victims into a deep sleep.
"This was a peaceful area before the R23 million police station was built," she said.
The spokesperson for the police, Sgt Thilivhani Mavhungu confirmed that a number of robbery, housebreaking and theft cases had been reported at the police station, and assured residents the police were investigating the cases.
Mavhungu said the police station had had cases where suspected criminals were beaten up before they were turned over to the police.
Madikana Vusi Ramusi, a community leader said his house had been broken into a number of times.
"These criminals are holding us ransom in our own homes. The situation is getting out of hand," he said.
The spokesperson for the Machaka traditional council, Morubula Sekwaila called for an immediate safety action plan to be drawn up to rid the area of criminals.
