Two security guards have been killed at Ukusa High School in Hammarsdale.
A third guard was also shot, but survived in what appears to be an attempted robbery overnight.The bodies of the security personnel were found on Thursday in a classroom at the high school.
The bodies of two security guards have been found at #UkusaHighSchool in Hammarsdale. A third guard was also shot, but survived what appears to be an attempted robbery overnight. pic.twitter.com/6jClquE7pE
— Dasen Thathiah (@DasenThathiah) July 18, 2019
School officials suspect that the criminals wanted to gain access to the strong room but the guards did not have the keys.
KZN Education MEC Kwazi Mshengu visited the school and says his department is working with police to increase school safety.
I speak to KZN’s Education MEC Kwazi Mshengu about the shooting at #UkusaHighSchool. He says the department will be working with police to find a way to keep schools safer. pic.twitter.com/LG8GLZhX05
— Dasen Thathiah (@DasenThathiah) July 18, 2019
A month ago, a teacher was killed at another school in the province.
“We have are in a difficult position because we remain firm in our position that we will not allow a situation where educators come to our schools armed.
“Even arming the security guards becomes dangerous because it is clear that the thugs will focus on disarming the guards,” said Mshengu.
No suspects have been arrested and police are investigating the incident.
The bodies are removed from the crime scene. We’re told the attackers may have wanted to gain access to a strong room, but the guards did not have the keys. #UkusaHighSchool pic.twitter.com/h2SbP9Yr4i
— Dasen Thathiah (@DasenThathiah) July 18, 2019
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