LIMPOPO – Police in Thohoyandou have launched a manhunt for four unknown suspects involved in an armed robbery at a mosque in Thohoyandou Block F on Tuesday evening, 4 June.
Worshipers were gathering for the final prayers of Ramadan before celebrating Eid on Wednesday, 5 June.
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In a statement released, police spokesperson Col Moatshe Ngoepe says a 39-year-old man and his brother were in their vehicle, outside the mosque intended to attend prayers when they were surprised by four unknown suspects.
Armed gunmen entered a Mosque in Thohoyandou in Limpopo this evening. They robbed worshippers, fired a few shots and fled. pic.twitter.com/Im7PHrcS0h
— Yusuf Abramjee (@Abramjee) June 4, 2019
“The suspects aimed the firearm at them and robbed them of cash before fleeing the scene with an unidentified motor vehicle. No arrests have been made as yet as the suspects are still unknown,” Ngoepe added.
Reports suggest that shots were fired, however, Ngoepe did not confirm whether or not this was true.
Hundreds of people have gathered at the Thohoyandou @SAPoliceService after congregants were robbed at a Mosque in the area. pic.twitter.com/tSG1nh4Bpq
— Yusuf Abramjee (@Abramjee) June 4, 2019
Anyone with information that can lead to the arrest of the suspects involved in this matter may contact the crime stop number 0860010111; the crime line sms 32211 or the nearest police station.
