Women Raped In Church, Instruments And Vehicle Stolen
Three suspects are being sought after for allegedly raping two congregants and robbing a church of musical instruments before fleeing in the pastor’s car.
The blasphemous attack occurred around 11 p.m. on Friday at a church in Thulamahashe, near Bushbuckridge, according to Mpumalanga police spokesperson Brig Selvy Mohlala. “Two women, aged 30 and 38, were in a room at the church when they heard a gunshot outside. This was followed by a knock on the door.
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“It was reported that three male suspects, armed with a pistol, forced the door open. They then held the women at gunpoint while trying to find out where the pastor was. The suspects then demanded cash and allegedly raped the women.
“The suspects took musical instruments from the church to the value of about R28,000 and used a silver grey Kia Picanto, belonging to the pastor, to flee the scene.”
Lt-Gen Semakaleng Manamela, provincial police commissioner, has urged the public to notify authorities if they know anyone in possession of the stolen items. “It is disturbing that suspects are targeting places of worship. We urge our communities to be vigilant and refuse to buy stolen goods. They should rather report these criminals immediately so they are arrested.”
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Mohlala asked anyone with information to call Det-Capt Dexter Ndlovu at 072 624 5133 or Crime Stoppers at 08600 10111. They can also send information using MYSAPSAPP. “All received information will be treated as confidential and callers may opt to remain anonymous.”
