GQEBERHA – The charred remains of three men were found in Motherwell following an alleged mob justice incident, as SAPS in Gqeberha work around the clock to investigate the murders of three men in Dyakalashe Street, NU12, Motherwell, yesterday, 27 April.

According to reports, SAPS Motherwell received a complaint about an incident of mob justice.

Provincial police spokesperson Brigadier Nobuntu Gantana stated that upon arrival at the scene, officers found the burnt bodies of three males in the street.

“Preliminary investigations suggest the victims were allegedly targeted because they were suspected of vandalising and stealing property from a local school,” she said. “Further investigation at a nearby house in Dyakalashe Street led to the discovery and confiscation of stolen property belonging to the school.”

Provincial Commissioner of the Eastern Cape, Lieutenant General Vuyisile Ncata, said, “Mob justice is not only illegal but also dehumanising. No person should take the law into their own hands. We are investigating this matter thoroughly and appeal to anyone with information to come forward so that justice can take its course.”

Gantana added that the deceased are three males aged 33, 27, and 32. “Their identities are known to the police; however, their names will be released once the next-of-kin notification process has been completed,” she said.

Murder cases have been registered and are being investigated by the SAPS Serious and Violent Crime Investigation (SVCI) Unit.

She said that no arrests have been made at this stage.

Anyone who can assist police with information that may aid the investigation is urged to contact the SAPS SVCI Unit detective, Lieutenant Colonel Sithole, on 082 457 2812. Alternatively, anonymous tip-offs can be submitted via Crime Stop on 08600 10111.