Seven suspects were arrested for an attack on police officials in Maluti following an attack and robbery of two police Sergeants in Maluti

Provincial Commissioner hails the swift arrest of seven suspects involved in an attack on police officials in Maluti following an attack and robbery of two police Sergeants in Maluti late last night.

All of the above suspects are detained on charges of illegal possession of firearms and ammunition. It is alleged that at about 23:45, the two crime prevention members were conducting compliance inspection at a tavern in Sibi in Diping location in Maluti when they were attacked by the patrons who didn’t want to the tavern to close.

Members made a hasty retreat to request for back-up when they were attacked at their vehicle and their firearms, a 9mm pistol and an R5 rifle were stolen. They were pelted with stones and the vehicle’s window and windscreen were damaged.