The Department of Social Development evacuated the Vredelus Child and Youth Care Centre in Elsies River following a robbery this week and several previous safety concerns and attempts to gain entry to the premises.
This after a group of armed men stormed the premises for girls who are in conflict with the law at around 10pm on Monday. The men overpowered the security staff and attempted to access the girls in safe care, said the department.All staff and residents were evacuated to a secondary, secure location and staff and residents were receiving counselling, and the parents of the girls contacted.
The facility had been the target of several attempts to gain access to the facility in August, by cutting through the perimeter fence, and ongoing safety incidents outside the centre. Due to this, the department is accessing possible alternative sites to accommodate the girls in the medium and long term.
Police spokesperson Andrè Traut said four armed suspects stormed the premises in Elsies River, pointed a firearm at one security guard and took another’s cellphone.Anti-crime activist and United Public Safety co-ordinator, based in Elsies River, Imraahn Mukaddam said, “The Huis Vredelus case is very puzzling as it is difficult to determine what the motive for the attack could be.
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