LIMPOPO – Police spokesperson Lt Col Moatshe Ngoepe says the motive behind this incident is still unknown, however, there is a possibility that it is related to ongoing protest action by learners and the community.
The library was set on fire on Thursday night, 24 August.
Various school items including books and computers were destroyed and the estimated damage caused is approximately R100 000.
Photo: Lim SAPS
“The situation in the area is still volatile, as most of the roads are still barricaded with stones and branches. The Public Order Police Unit (POP) have been deployed in the area to stabilize the situation,” he explained.
Photo: Lim SAPS
No arrests have been made.
Anyone with information which can lead to the arrest of the suspects are urged to contact Captain Richard Boshomane at 0798945501; the nearest police station; the crime stop number 0860010111 or the crime line sms 32211.
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