Village Square Mall was once again plagued with a bomb threat on Monday morning.
According to Francois du Buisson, Centre Manager of Village Square Shopping Centre, “At around 11am on Monday, 22 February Village Square Centre Management was notified by Fidelity Security of a potential bomb threat at Absa bank.”
Chris Mafuya, an eyewitness told the Herald he was standing outside the mall when he saw a woman running out of Absa, screaming.
“I was standing at the entrance next to Absa and I saw this woman. She shouted and ran away then went back. She said something about a bomb. The workers also walked out afterwards,” Mafuya explained.
He added, “Fortunately no bomb was found and at 12.30pm the police gave the all clear and the mall was opened again. Village Square Centre Management would like to thank Fidelity Security and the police for their quick response and professionalism. We strive to create a safe shopping environment for all our shoppers.”
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