By Obakeng Maje

Taung-North West police arrested two gang members who terrorised the community in Magogong village, near Taung.

According to our source, six members escaped from custody and allegedly terrorised community in the area.

“The community launched a man-hunt after six gang members assaulted and robbed people in the area. One of them was allegedly found in Modutung village” said our source.

However police could not confirm the incident and arrested as North West police spokesperson sergeant Kelebogile Moiloa said she will confirm the incident and come back to us, but she haven’t at the time of going to print.

“We haven’t received that incident report, but I will check on it and come back to you” Moiloa said.

Two of six members only known as Majanja and Zoro from Diplankeng area were allegedly arrested by Taung police yesterday after they intervene.

“The community is gatvol with crimes taking place in the area and they launched a man-hunt. Police were called after the community mull to take the law into their own hands” he said.

Our crew tried to call Taung Police Station for further details, but our attempt proved futile as their phone rang unanswered.-TDN

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