By OBAKENG MAJE

A theft case against three nurses who were accused of stealing a sofa at the Joe Morolong Memorial Hospital in Vryburg has been withdrawn. This comes after the eyewitness allegedly refused to come forward and make a statement to the police out of fear.

It is alleged that, the security guards discovered an absolute sofa outside the hospital premises on 25 December 2023. The North West Department of Health spokesperson, Tebogo Lekgethwane said they have made contact with the hospital, which confirmed that a case of theft was opened at the Vryburg Police Station.

“This comes after the contracted hospital security guards, discovered absolute sofa outside the hospital premises. Any matter relating to arrests and progress of investigations should be directed to the police.

“This matter will also be dealt with internally, guided by the hospital protocols and policies. The hospital continuously reviews its security measures to ensure that, personnel, patients and hospital assets are safe guarded,” he said.

The North West police spokesperson, Brig Sabata Mokgwabone said: “The said case was opened by a security officer on the basis of information received from an eyewitness.

“However, the witness refused to give statement. Thus, the complainant decided to withdraw the case.”

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