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Police in Mhala, Mpumalanga, have arrested a 31-year-old man accused of setting a marked police bakkie on fire outside the Thulamahashe Police Station.
The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon, according to Mpumalanga provincial police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Jabu Ndubane.
“A report indicates that the police-marked Toyota double cab bakkie was set alight in broad daylight. The officers had returned from a routine patrol at Thulamahashe shopping complex to Mhala Police Station,” said Ndubane.
Upon arrival, the officers parked the vehicle outside the station gate, closed the windows, locked the doors, and entered the station.
While inside, they heard a noise and discovered the vehicle ablaze. They spotted a man fleeing the scene, gave chase, and apprehended him a few meters away.
The suspect was arrested and charged with malicious damage to state property. Investigations revealed he had previously committed a similar offense at the same police station in December 2023.
Acting Provincial Commissioner of Police in Mpumalanga, Major General Zeph Mkhwanazi, strongly condemned the incident and expressed disappointment. He urged the community to protect public resources vital for service delivery.
“This is very disturbing. Not long from now, people will complain about inadequate services or lack of resources due to such irresponsible actions. Let us have a sense of ownership over resources allocated by the State for our benefit,” Mkhwanazi said.
