Three Limpopo schools hit by break-ins, armed robberies

Police in Limpopo are investigating three separate break-ins at schools in the Vhembe District.
The incidents took place at schools in Thohoyandou, Muswodi, and the Waterval policing areas, during which security officers and a learner were assaulted while electronic equipment, cell phones, and other valuable items were stolen.
First incident
The provincial police spokesperson, Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba, said the incidents took place this week.
“The first incident occurred at the Folovhodwe Primary School in Muswodi policing area on Monday, at about 11.40pm,” Mashaba said.
A group of unknown armed people entered the school premises by climbing over the fence.
“They allegedly approached the security guard room, broke a window, and threatened the security officer with a firearm,” Mashaba said.
The robbers tied the security officer's hands with shoelaces and forced him to lead them to the administration block.
“They then forced open the door using a pick and other objects before stealing 45 tablets, a laptop and a camera hard drive, with a combined estimated value of R82,500. The security officer was subsequently locked inside a storage room,” Mashaba said.
Second incident
The second incident took place the following day.
“The second incident occurred at Tshilala Secondary School in Ha-Dumasi Village, Thohoyandou, on Tuesday, at about 11.45pm. A group of people forced their way into the security guard room, where two guards were on duty, while four others remained outside.
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