Mogoditshane police probe armed robbery

Tuesday, June 09, 2026 | 110 Views |

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The Mogoditshane police are investigating a robbery case in which an armed gang targeted Image Civil Engineering Company offices in Maulane Ward during the early hours of Saturday.

According to the police, about seven men armed with offensive weapons gained entry into the company's premises at around 3 am after cutting through the electric fence surrounding the property.

The suspects reportedly attacked a security officer and the company's Human Resources Manager, forcing them to open the offices. The gang then assaulted the two employees before making off with cash amounting to P2,000, two laptops, and three cellular phones.

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Mogoditshane police probe armed robbery

The Mogoditshane police are investigating a robbery case in which an armed gang targeted Image Civil Engineering Company offices in Maulane Ward during the early hours of Saturday.

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