By REGINALD KANYANE
Three men aged 22 and 36, who are accused of selling drugs were allegedly burned to death by irate community members in Ga-Mokgopha Section in Morokweng village, near Ganyesa on Tuesday. According to the North West police spokesperson, Brig Sabata Mokgwabone, some community members went to a rented house, where three men were staying and allegedly pelted it with stones.
“In the process of escaping the attack, the victims allegedly stabbed and injured some of the attackers. The group then chased and caught the men who were accused of dealing in drugs. They were then taken back to the house, which was eventually set alight with the trio inside.
“The victims were burnt to death and as a result, a case of kidnapping, murder and arson was registered. The investigation into the matter is still underway and no arrest thus far. The police remain on high alert following this atrocity,” he said.
Mokgwabone further said, the police are maintaining presence in the area to restore order. He added that community members are urged to remain calm and work with the police through Community Police Forum (CPF) to ensure that those who are behind these appalling acts are brought to book.
Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena said: “I am perturbed by the incident. What happened in Morokweng is inhumane and it is totally unacceptable.
“This must be condemned as no human being should be subjected by another to any kind of brutal attack, irrespective of the nature of the accusation. I would like to reiterate that taking the law into one’s hands is unlawful and those who are perpetrating such acts, will be dealt with accordingly.”
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