Farm attackers invade home, rob victim, load livestock on vehicles, Verena SouthAfrica via SATodayNews
Farm attackers invade home, rob victim, load livestock on vehicles, VerenaFarm attackers invade home, rob victim, load livestock on vehicles, Verena
A farm attack took place on the morning of Tuesday 17 January 2023, at about 02:00, at Welwediend in Verena in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa.After police received an alert, members were mobilised and attended to the scene. On arrival, police noticed three pickups which were loaded with 19 sheep and four goats valued at more than R40 000-00.As a result, one of the suspects’ vehicle got involved in an accident whilst they abandoned other two of their vehicles in order to evade the arrest.
They then fled the scene without being arrested and when police searched the vehicles, they discovered two firearms inside.Before he could figure out what was happening, he heard a loud bang at the door and armed attackers came in and robbed him of two cell phones valued at about R1 500-00. The vehicle as well the other two vehicles were left on the scene hence the recovery of the firearms and the livestock.The Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Semakaleng Daphney Manamela has welcomed the speedy reaction by the police. The General further condemned farm attacks and reassured citizens that police are working around the clock to curb and address the situation.
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