Thirty people were arrested in a church hostage drama that claimed five lives on Saturday morning.
A church hostage drama has left five people dead and 30 arrested in Zuurbekom, Gauteng, in the early hours of Saturday morning.
According to police, the incident took place at the International Pentecost Holiness Church. Police responded to reports of a hostage situation and shooting at around 03:00.
Police spokesperson Brigadier Mathapelo Peters said more than 25 firearms had been seized.
“The scene is still active with SAPS hostage negotiators,” Peters said.
#sapsGP Early hours this morning #SAPS was alerted to a hostage situation & shooting @ International Pentcost Holiness Church, Zuurbekom, 30 suspects arrested & seized more than 25 firearms. 5 fatalities are confirmed. The scene is still active with SAPS Hostage Negotiators. TM pic.twitter.com/5sMjYkYFjg
— SA Police Service ???? (@SAPoliceService) July 11, 2020
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