BARBERTON – Two people were torched in an alleged mob justice incident yesterday.
It is alleged that both deceased individuals were suspected by some community members of being involved in a series of house robberies in the area.
Community, Safety, Security and Liaison MEC Jackie Macie says what occured was unlawful. “Taking law into your own hands as communities can never be tolerated in this country. That is why we have courts all over the country, your role as communities is to bring evidence forward and testify against those suspected to secure a sentence that will put them behind bars.
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“Vigilantism is a crime, and once you commit it, then you become equally a criminal, and unfortunately police will do their work and put you behind bars too. Let us not be discouraged to report those causing troubles in our communities. Continue to work with the police and community forums to bring about stability and a crime free community,” he said.
The MEC in the meantime calls for calm from the community of Barberton while police continue to do their investigations on the incidences.
