KWAZAKHELE ASSEMBLY OF GOD CONGREGANTS WERE ROBBED AT GUNPOINT

BY YOLANDA PALEZWENI

Police in Gqeberha are investigating a case of robbery after Kwazakhele Assembly of God congregants attending a church service were robbed at gunpoint by five unknown men on Friday night.

Police in Gqeberha are investigating a case of robbery after Kwazakhele Assembly of God congregants were robbed at gunpoint by five unknown men on Friday night.

It is alleged that at about 11.40pm, the congregants were attending a church service in Marele Street when five unknown men walked into the building carrying two firearms.According to police spokesperson Captain Andre Beetge, the suspects demanded cellphones and money from the congregants.

“The suspects made off with five cellphones and a little bit of cash before fleeing in an Avanza, however, no-one was injured,” he said.

Beegte said no arrests had been made but police were still investigating.

Police have urged anyone with information that could lead to the arrests of the suspects to contact their nearest police station.The information may also be shared via Crime Stop on 08600 10111.

All information is strictly confidential and callers have the right to remain anonymous