11 suspects involved in fatal taxi violence arrested
Police have arrested eleven suspects alleged to be instigators in the taxi violence between uNcedo and Border Taxi Alliance associations in Lusikisiki.
Police Colonel Priscilla Naido said the suspects will appear in the the Port St Johns magistrate court on charges of murder, attempted murder, malicious damage to property, discharging firearms in a built-up municipality area and public violence.
Fifteen firearms including pistols, AK 47’s, shotguns and rifles as well as 328 rounds of ammunition were also recovered.
There is a high density of police officials deployed in the area to ensure stability.
Lt Gen Mene has iterated that police and the relevant stakeholders are in dialogues with both taxi associations with the aim of putting an end to this feud. ‘Our multi-disciplinary forces have made significant progress since the violence that erupted yesterday. Our police officers will maintain high visibility and we, the Police are committed to ensuring the safety of all residents and commuters in the area,’ added Lt Gen Mene.
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