Western Cape police have launched a murder investigation following the discovery of the bodies of three unknown men in the Siqalo informal settlement, in Philippi, on Saturday afternoon.
PICTURE: PixabayPolice suspects that the motive might be linked to
vigilantism after the victims were found set alight.
‘’The South African Police Service condemns vigilantism in
the strongest possible terms. Acts of mob justice are criminal and pose a
direct threat to the safety and stability of our communities. No individual or
group has the authority to take the law into their own hands, regardless of the
circumstances. Such actions undermine the justice system and fuel further
violence,’’ said Colonel Andrè Traut, Western Cape police spokesperson.
‘’Detectives are
following all available leads to identify the victims and trace those responsible
for this brutal crime… The SAPS remains committed to upholding the rule of law
and ensuring that those responsible for violent acts are brought to justice,’’
he added.
Police urged anyone who may have witnessed the incident or
has information that could assist the investigation to make contact with the
police immediately. Information can be provided anonymously via Crime Stop on
08600 10111, or through the MySAPS mobile application. All information will be
treated with the strictest confidentiality.
Done By: Mitchum George
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