On Wednesday, 13 May 2021, police together with the Community Police Forum members engaged with the community of Mlungisi Township, Stutterheim after they received reports that the community was accusing an elderly woman for harbouring her son whom they alleged is involved in criminal activities.
About 500 community members threatened the safety of the woman and her family however through quick intervention by the police and CPF members, they were able to quell a possible vigilante attack.
The family were removed and taken to a place of safety.
The Station Commander, Lieutenant Colonel Ndiki and the CPF members addressed the community on their actions and explained to them the consequences of taking the law into their own hands. The outcome at the meeting was very successful and a sector crime forum was established in the area. The elderly woman and her family returned to their home. The community committed themselves to work with police in the fight against crime and criminals in Mlungisi Township.
