Attack on Northern Cape police: 8 Nigerians arrested
A group of people attacked officers and damaged vehicles and buildings, allegedly after the arrest of a man suspected of drug possession.
The damage caused to SAPS property and an attack on police officers in Kimberly who were tracing information about a Nigerian national in possession of drugs has led to the arrest of 8 people.
“While conducting this search, a large group of Nigerians attacked police. Police fired rubber bullets to disperse the crowd,” a police statement reads.
One suspect was arrested for illegal drug possession and three were detained at Kimberley Police Station for public violence.
In addition, while the cops were processing the case, suspects broke windows at the station.
The police have since added charges of malicious damage to property.
“Another group of Nigerians later approached the police station and threatened to retaliate. The operational commander warned the group to disperse.”
Upon dispersing, the group damaged police vehicles. Another four suspects were arrested for malicious damage to property.
The Northern Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola, has welcomed the arrests.
“We will not allow such lawless behaviour. We are processing the suspects and working with Home Affairs to determine if they are legally or illegally in the country. Police will continue to stamp the authority of the state in the Northern Cape,” he added. – SAnews.gov.za
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