Prayers Answered: Robbers Caught in Action at Harare Church
"I thought I was dreaming because God had responded to my prayer instantly" - robbery victim
Prayers Answered: Robbers Caught in Action at Harare Church
Harare church congregants' prayers were instantly answered after two suspects were arrested for firing shots inside Khayelitsha church in Cape Town.
It is alleged that gunmen entered the church, robbed congregants, and fired shots during the robbery.
Fortunately, some police officers were patrolling in the area. They quickly responded and apprehended the suspects before they could leave the church premises.
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A church member who spoke to Daily Sun said they had spent the day at church and were about to conclude and leave when the gunmen entered. The church member said:
“They demanded money and our cellphones, but when people panicked, they fired two shots in the air and demanded everyone to sit down.”
She said that while the chaos was unfolding, she was praying for her life and for God to punish the thugs who had broken into His house. She said:
“It was a silent prayer from deep down my heart. I prayed that God show them His wrath for disrespecting His house.”
The woman said she was shocked when she saw police officers arrive and arrest the suspects who had taken their belongings. She added:
Prayers Answered: Robbers Caught in Action at Harare Church
“I couldn't believe it. I thought I was dreaming because God had responded to my prayer instantly. I believe some other people were also praying.”
Police spokesman Captain Frederick Van Wyk confirmed that they had arrested two people with firearms at the church.
He said the suspects were outside and about to leave the church premises when the officers arrived. Van Wyk said:
“On Saturday, 9 November, at about 5.45pm, members of Harare Crime Prevention Unit were doing stop and search operations at Harare 33 Block when they heard gunshots and traced it to a church at no 33820.
“Upon arrival at the above-mentioned address, a preliminary investigation was done, and it was confirmed by the cartridges that were lying on the ground inside the church premises as the location where the shots were fired.
“All congregants were instructed to remain on the premises as a physical search had to be conducted. SAPS members heard the engine of a vehicle start, and they approached it.
“One of the passengers urgently requested to use the bathroom. He was searched and found to be in possession of a Tokkaref Vector 9mm pistol, of which the serial number was filed off and one x 9mm round.
“Another person was approached and searched, and in his sling, bag was found a CZ 9mm firearm, of which the serial number was filed off, with an empty cartridge.”
