Robbers target two schools in Gauteng
The Department of Education in Gauteng
has express concern following two school robberies at the start of the new
academic year.
“It is alleged that, a robbery took place on Monday, at Caiphus Nyoka Secondary School in Etwatwa when three male suspects approached the school gate in the afternoon and requested that the gate be opened for them under the pretense that they had an appointment with the principal,” says departmental spokesperson Steve Mabona.
Mabona says the suspects then drew firearms and ordered the principal, patroller, administrator and the deputy principal to lie down on the floor.
“The suspects allegedly proceeded to assault the principal in front of her colleagues. It is reported by those who witnessed this abuse that the suspects informed the principal she is not wanted by some community members at the school.”
The robbers emptied the bags of victims and took their car keys, cellphones, and laptops.
Meanwhile, the Leeuwpoort Primary School in Germiston was also targeted on Saturday.
“The school general assistant was confronted by four armed men in the afternoon, who held him hostage while they ransacked the administration block,” says Mabona.
“The police are investigating circumstances surrounding both incidents.”
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