Nurses attacked by criminals at Mogoto Clinic in Limpopo

Five armed intruders broke the palisade fence to gain access into the Mogoto Clinic, Zebediela in Limpopo and attacked nurses taking off with their cellphones. The incident occurred at approximately 01:00 in the morning.

It is alleged that a security officer was threatened with a firearm and forced to the ground. The attackers demanded the security firearm and proceeded to demand cellphones from the nurses on duty.

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The attackers fled the scene with four cellphones taken from nurses and one firearm taken from the security personnel.

Security personnel managed to promptly contact their security armed response patrol and the South African Police Service for assistance.  No one sustained injuries in the chaos.

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Limpopo MEC of Health, Dieketseng Mashego, expresses her deep condemnation of the criminal incident. MEC Mashego says this alarming event underscores the critical need for safety and security within our healthcare facilities, which are dedicated to providing essential services around the clock. 

“Attacks on healthcare workers not only put lives at risk but also severely impact our ability to deliver uninterrupted care to the community,” said the MEC.

Furthermore, the MEC reiterates her call to the community to remain vigilant and support healthcare workers during these challenging times.