Nurses Kidnapped and Raped at Ga-Chuene Clinic in Limpopo
The Limpopo Health MEC Dieketseng Mashego has condemed the horrific incident in which two nurses were allegedly abducted at gunpoint, assaulted, and raped while on duty.
The Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, has ordered an immediate investigation following a shocking and disturbing incident of business robbery, kidnapping and two counts of rape incident that occurred at Chuene Clinic, in Thokgwaneng Village, Ga-Chuene
According to reports, an unknown male suspect went to the clinic, entered the security guard-room occupied by three security members on duty, whereby he pointed them with a firearm and thereafter tied two of them with their handcuffs.
The suspect instructed one of the security guard to lead him to the clinic premises, where two female nurses were on duty.
He also pointed them with a firearm, searched their bags, and robbed them of their cellphones. He further took the two nurses out of the premises on foot at gunpoint to the nearby bushes, leaving behind the female security.
He instructed them to undress themselves, sexually assaulted them and fled the scene. The two traumatised nurses managed to walk back to Chuene clinic.
The victimised nurses were then transferred to the nearby hospital for medical attention.
The Police were called to the scene and immediately activated the investigations to trace the suspect involved.
They opened cases of business robbery, kidnapping, and two counts of rape.
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“This deplorable incident is a serious setback to our department’s efforts to ensure that clinics can function 24 hours a day,” stated MEC Mashego.
“My heart goes out to the two nurses who have suffered immense physical and psychological trauma. How can we convince our staff to work night shifts to serve the community if the same community turns against them in such a violent manner?”
Shikwambana says the police were called to the scene and psychological support has been arranged for the victims.
“This incident is not just an attack on our clinic; it is an affront to the very fabric of our community. The individuals responsible for this crime are not strangers; they may be living among us. Surely, as community members, we must know something.”
“I urge every member of our community to rise up and assist the police in their investigation. We must come together, share any information, and support law enforcement in their relentless pursuit of justice. The safety of our community and the well-being of our healthcare workers depend on our collective action,” pleaded MEC Mashego.
MEC Mashego promised that her department will not rest until the perpetrator is found and brought to justice, emphasizing the commitment to work closely with law enforcement agencies.