4 arrested after hijacking MEC Faith Mazibuko’s official vehicle
Sizakele Nkosi-Malobane applauds law enforcement agencies for a job well done.
Gauteng MEC for Community Safety, Sizakele Nkosi-Malobane, has commended the law enforcement agencies following successful operations that were conducted across the province during the weekend.
A total of 583 suspects were arrested for various crimes including rape, murder and hijacking amongst other things.
All Gauteng law enforcement agencies were hard at work during the weekend and conducted a staggering 243 operations that were aimed at dealing with criminal activities in the province.
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Out of the many arrests that were made, law enforcement agencies in the province also successfully recovered a hi-jacked state vehicle belonging to Gauteng MEC for Sports and recreation, Faith Mazibuko.
It is alleged that three armed men confronted Gauteng MEC for Sports and Recreation’s protector, and demanded the car keys from him.
The suspects then drove off with the protector who was waiting for the MEC in the official vehicle, Mercedes Benz ML 500, until they dropped him off at Bosmont, in Sophiatown.
His service pistol was stolen in the process. The police managed to arrest the three suspects and recovered the stolen car in Eldorado Park, South of Johannesburg.
“The law enforcement agencies’ acts of bravery in dealing with criminal elements has proven once again that Gauteng Police are determined to deal with those who break the law. We will continue to prioritize cases that involve our law-abiding citizens irrespective of one’s social or political standing.
“I call upon the Criminal Justice System to expedite all these cases and ensure that maximum sentence is imposed against all the suspects that were apprehended during the weekend. This will send a stern warning to all those who are breaking the law that Gauteng has no place for criminals,” said MEC Sizakele Nkosi-Malobane.
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