By Lungile Ntimba
An 18-year-old man taken in for questioning following the rape of five matric learners from a school in the Mqhekezweni Administrative area, was released on Friday morning
Police spokesperson Lieutenant-Colonel Siphokazi Mawisa said it had been established that he was not linked to the case, and police were still looking for the perpetrators.
Eastern Cape police commissioner Lieutenant General Nomthetheli Mene said police have increased efforts to find the suspects.
The five Grade 12 learners were sexually assaulted by two armed intruders on Wednesday morning.
The men invaded the pupils’ rented home, where they attacked and robbed them as they were preparing for their exams.
Meanwhile, the province which has been riddled with horrific crime of late, is set to launch its safer festive season operations, under the theme “Combating Crime Through Decisive Police Action and Robust Community Involvement” in Komani.
The launch aims to guarantee communities that the SAPS together with the external stakeholders will continue to embark on high density operations, searches, roadblocks, tracing of wanted suspects and compliance inspections of liquor outlets to ensure safety for all during the festive season.
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