Police are on the hunt for a group of armed suspects who robbed the congregants of a Johannesburg church on Saturday afternoon. | Lisaleesolomon1
Gauteng police spokesperson Colonel Noxolo Kweza said that the suspects walked into the church in the CBD at midday and demanded personal items from the congregants.
"They threatened the churchgoers with firearms. No one was injured and there are no arrests yet. The suspects later walked out of the church," said Kweza. Acting Gauteng Provincial Commissioner Major General Tommy Mthombeni condemned the attack on the church. "Police will do everything to bring the perpetrators to book. Church members should be allowed to do their business peacefully," Mthombeni said.
Johannesburg CBD: Six armed men stormed a church and robbed people. The pastor was at the podium at the time. Wallets, phones & valuables stolen from members of the congregation.
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