Three in court for posing as police

Two men accused of being in possession of police uniforms appeared in the Kabokweni Magistrate's Court on Monday, Mpumalanga police said.

   

Sibusiso Kilos Shabangu, 38, Bongani Samuel Ngwamba, 31, and Mduduzi Michael Malandule, 32, allegedly committed robberies while posing as policemen, Brigadier Selvy Mohlala said in a statement.

   

Police found two police bulletproof vests, a police cap, and a 9mm Norinco firearm in their possession during their arrests. The three would remain in custody and be back in court on August 15 to apply for bail.

   

- Sapa