South African Police said eight Nigerians have been arrested after they attacked police officers and damaged SAPS vehicles on Thursday night.
The South Africa n Police Service said eight Nigerians have been arrested after they attacked police officers and damaged SAPS vehicles on Thursday night. According to SAPS , the incident was due to an incident where police officers were following up on information and the whereabouts of a Nigerian alleged to have drugs. “While conducting this…The South Africa n Police Service said eight Nigerians have been arrested after they attacked police officers and damaged SAPS vehicles on Thursday night.
Ehlers said one suspect was arrested for illegal possession of drugs, and three others were arrested for public violence and detained at the Kimberley police station. The operational commander warned the group to disperse and while dispersing, the group damaged police vehicles.The police spokesperson said police are still collating information on the number of damaged SAPS vehicles.Meanwhile, Northern Cape provincial commissioner of police, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola has welcomed the arrests.
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