Over the weekend, a startling incident unfolded in Gauteng as a 17-year-old girl was apprehended for allegedly discharging a firearm within a cemetery. The Gauteng Anti-Gang Unit carried out the arrest, culminating in her placement at the Walter Sisulu Juvenile Centre pending further legal proceedings.
According to Colonel Noxolo Kweza, spokesperson for the Gauteng police, the teenager’s arrest was prompted by a viral social media video capturing her firing shots at the cemetery. “She was traced and apprehended at her residence,” Kweza stated, noting ongoing efforts to locate the firearm believed to have been used in the incident. Furthermore, police are actively pursuing leads involving others potentially involved in the same occurrence.
This incident forms part of a broader law enforcement initiative that saw significant successes recently. Kweza highlighted a recent operation where 63 firearms and over 1,400 rounds of ammunition were seized across five districts. In specific incidents, arrests were made in Westbury where firearms were recovered, and in Rosettenville where police apprehended suspects and retrieved firearms linked to an attempted hijacking.
Gauteng’s Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni, commended the proactive measures law enforcement took, underscoring their commitment to curbing crime and ensuring public safety. “All recovered firearms will undergo ballistic testing to determine any connections to other serious offenses,” Mthombeni assured community members.
The broader context of this arrest underscores ongoing efforts by the Gauteng police to tackle firearm-related crimes comprehensively. As these efforts continue, authorities aim to reassure the public of their dedication to fostering a secure environment for all residents in the region. In the coming days, the legal process will unfold for the arrested individuals, reflecting the seriousness with which authorities are treating incidents involving firearms and public safety in Gauteng.
In other news – Sister’s former husband killed by her siblings
Two Seke brothers find themselves in legal trouble following the alleged murder of their sister’s husband amidst a dispute over property sharing. John Mukono (31) and Shadreck Mukono (24) appeared in Bindura Magistrate Court on charges related to the assault of Stanley Gwaze, who has since passed away.
According to the prosecution, on July 6, around 1:00 PM, John Mukono and Shadreck Mukono went to Stanley Gwaze’s home in Glendale to retrieve their sister’s belongings from the marital residence of the deceased and their sister, after attempts to resolve their disagreements had failed. Read More
