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Media Statement GQEBERHA – The diligent efforts of our police officers in Nelson Mandela Bay have resulted in significant progress in combatting serious and violent crimes within our community. On 7 and 8 April 2024, suspects involved in heinous crimes such as murder, attempted murder, house robbery and mob justice relating to two separate incidents were arrested. In the first incident, on Sunday 07 April 2024, at approximately 14:00, SAPS Kabega Park responded to a complaint of murder at a small holding in Cape Road in St Albans. It was further alleged that Sipho Dyantjies (43) was stealing copper cables from the property and was later found in the bushes with a bag containing the stolen copper cables. He was assaulted and left in his room on the same property. Dyantjies had passed away due to his injuries. Three suspects were subsequently arrested and charged for murder. The suspects, aged between 22 and 42, appeared in the Gqeberha Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, 10 April 204, and were each released on R1500 bail. In another incident on Monday 08 April 2024, at approximately 15:15, at Mabopa Street, Kwazakele, the complainant was inside his car when he was confronted by approximately five suspects. While he was being taken to the back of the house, a second victim was accosted. They were both forced into a flat and assaulted. The suspects demanded firearms and during a scuffle, one victim was shot in the left thigh. The suspects then fled in the complainant’s vehicle, an Opel Corsa. On Tuesday 09 April 2024, at approximately 02:00, SAPS Kwazakele members spotted the vehicle in Joe Slovo and gave chase. Three suspects jumped out of the vehicle and fled. One suspect was arrested and another apprehended as the investigation unfolded. Both the suspects were detained on charges of house robbery, attempted murder and possession of hijacked motor vehicle. The suspects, aged 21 and 22, appeared in the New Brighton Magistrate’s Court on Thursday 11 April 2024, and the case was remanded until Monday 18 April 2024. The Acting Nelson Mandela Bay District Commissioner, Brigadier Ronald Koll, welcomed the arrests and sends out a stern warning to the community about taking the law into their own hands. ‘Acts of vigilantism is criminal and undermines the legal system. We appeal to the public to report to police to handle any matters including any concerns or suspicious activities,’ added Brig Koll. Ends
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