Police Minister tells criminals ‘you’ll get war’
Speaking at the South African Police Service academy, Bheki Cele warns criminals that they will be defeated
Police Minister Bheki Cele warned criminals hell-bent on terrorising innocent communities that they would be defeated.Speaking at the South African Police Service (SAPS) academy in Tshwane on Friday‚ where a parade was held to welcome his new appointment‚ he said the police were not at war with the people of SA — but those who declared war on society could expect consequences."Whoever declares war against us‚ against innocent communities‚ against women‚ against children‚ against the elderly … you want war? You’ll get war."Cele served as police commissioner until he was forced to resign following adverse findings by Public Protector Thuli Madonsela over the leasing of office space for the police. However, his no-holds barred approach to policing had earned him many admirers, hence his return."You want peace? You’ll get peace. And if you decide to engage in the war with us I can assure there will be one side that will survive and that side is us." he said.Cele‚ sending a sharp message...
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