Koster residents torch alleged kidnapper’s shop

File picture: Independent Media

File picture: Independent Media

Published Sep 16, 2016

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Rustenburg - More than 200 community members burnt a tuck shop in Koster outside Rustenburg on Friday, North West police said.

“The protesters are accusing the victim of kidnapping little children in Koster. The protesters also barricaded the Koster-Swartruggens road with stones and burning tyres,” said Colonel Sabata Mokgwabone.

“The police in Koster opened a case of public violence. At this stage, no one has been arrested and police are monitoring the situation.”

Community members wanted the police to arrest the tuck-shop owner.

African News Agency

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