Tension as Angry Residents Scare Policemen After Storming Police Station to Make Demands

Police officers have been given a serious scare after storming the police station with a list of demands to be met.

   The angry residents protested outside 

                          the police station.Photo by aquanewslounge worker.

This is the moment residents of a South African community were caught on camera protesting outside a police station.

The incident caused some commotion in the area.

According to Daily Sun SA, there was chaos at the Jane Furse Police Station in Limpopo, South Africa on Friday,  as residents protested at the place.

The people were angry because the police officers arrested a man who was allegedly involved in the murder of a well-known thug who was killed by residents.

The protesters closed all roads leading to the police station with stones. They also forced their way into the charge office, making it difficult for cops to do their work.

Daily Sun SA reports that when journalists arrived at the scene, residents were insulting and shouting at the police, demanding the release of the arrested man.

Grace Nkadimeng (29) said they are tired of criminals who terrorise them in their kasi.

“If we don’t stand up and fight, thugs will continue to terrorise us. The cops must release our fellow resident and arrest all the criminals in the area,” said Grace.

“We reported cases to this police station but after two years the police tell us they are still investigating.”

Another resident, Martha Mashaba (34) said: “We are fed up with this police station. If the cops don’t want to help us, then this cop shop must be permanently closed!”

Jane Furse police spokesman Constable Thapelo Lesufi confirmed the arrest of the 30-year-old man on Friday.

“A suspect has been arrested for allegedly assaulting another man when the residents took the law into their hands.”

He said the suspect has been charged with assault and is expected to appear in the Nebo Magistrates Court today.

Lesufi said residents must stop interfering.

“If you see any crime, please report it to the police instead of taking the law into your own hands.”