By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
A group of boys who were allegedly armed with pangas, stormed into a Secondary School in Lomanyaneng village, near Mahikeng, and roamed around the school premises, intimidating the school learners. The police were immediately informed and quickly rushed to the school.
The North West police spokesperson, Colonel Adele Myburgh said upon seeing the police, the boys allegedly fled the scene, leaving behind three pangas. She further said the police investigations led to the arrest of four boys aged between 16 and 20 on the same day.
“They all appeared before the Mmabatho Magistrate’s Court on 8 August 2024, for trespassing and intimidation. Two of the boys under 18 were dealt with in accordance with the Child Justice Act, and diverted to a juvenile detention facility for a period of six months.
“The other two accused, Thato Tsoeu (20) and Tshepang Ntai (20), were granted bail of R300 each. Their next court appearance will be in September 2024,” she said.
Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, lauded the police officers and detectives for their swift response that led to this arrest. Kwena said a school is a place of learning, where children should be safe and protected.
“We condemn this conduct in the strongest possible terms,” said Kwena.
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