Manana applauds police for Amersfoort arrests

Media Statement
06 May 2010

Mpumalanga Safety, Security and Liaison MEC Sibongile Manana has applauded the police for the swift arrest of eight suspect linked to the murder of three Amersfoort police officers murdered two weeks ago.

Some of the suspects are allegedly having confessed to have worked with at least two police officers in their botched attempt to bomb the Amersfoort FNB ATM.

Three police officers were killed when the unknown gunmen shot and killed them while doing their normal crime prevention patrol in Amersfoort.

“It is encouraging that the police have moved with full speed in dealing with this hurting case. They have responded to the call made that the rogue elements be urgently brought to book to face the consequences of their evil deeds.

“The arrest will assist towards sending a strong message to other criminals that crime does not pay. If these are found guilty, they will rot in jail because there is no place for criminals in our country,” she said.

The MEC added that the arrest will also bring closure for the families of the victims.

Manana has reiterated her call to the community to partner with police so that the fight against crime is won.

“We must not be afraid of the criminals, let us expose them by alerting the police,” said Manana.

Issued by Mpumalanga Safety, Security and Liaison, Mpumalanga Provincial Government