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Police now able to probe fatal hostage scene at Zuurbekom church

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JOHANNESBURG - Police are now able to investigate the scene of a fatal hostage drama at the International Pentecost Holiness Church in Zuurbekom, west of Johannesburg.

Five people were killed there earlier on Saturday and police arrested 40 suspects while confiscating more than 30 firearms.There’s been a tense atmosphere outside the headquarters of the church also known as Modise Church.

A large number of church members have been gathering outside the church since the early hours of Saturday morning following a shooting.Police have now managed to defuse the situation and crime scene investigations have started looking for evidence.

 

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