BARBERTON – Criminals will no longer have a hiding place in this town as police visibility will be increased.
This is according to the local police spokesperson, Const Tutu Nkosi, who told Mpumalanga News that the police station led by its commander, Col Lindani Ndlovu, recently welcomed
13 new police recruits.
They were drawn from the police academy. Nkosi told this publication that the SAPS had committed themselves to creating a safe and secure environment for all the people of this town.
The new recruits were also applauded by the locals.One of the residents, Mr Jabulani Khathwane said,
“We know they cannot fight crime overnight, it’s going to take time, but if they show dedication, commitment and work as a team, I am sure they will create a crime-free zone.”
The area has been engulfed by by reports of a notorious group, known as the Panga Gang, which has been terrorising the community for a long time. Police have faced difficulties in apprehending them.
“We are forced to sleep with one eye open because we are afraid of this gang. We hope that since they have recruited more police, they are going to come with a new strategy to get rid of these boys because they don’t give us peace,” said another resident, Ms Thembani Tsabetse.
