BREAKING: There are currently 2 active gunmen at Hillsong Church, Century City in Cape Town. Police have circled the building. The 2 men attempted to rob the church, following their men’s conference this weekend, which consisted of many cash donations to the church.
“According to information, two suspects, one armed, entered the church and robbed the employees inside the premises of their cellphones,” said Sergeant Noloyiso Rwexana.
Rwexana said the incident was under investigation.
The robbers tied up the cleaning staff and security guards.
UPDATE: It has been confirmed that all Hillsong staff are out the building and are safe at this point.
There are rumours spreading on social media that this is a hostage situation, yet this has been confirmed to be inaccurate. Western Cape police clarified that it was not a hostage situation, as had been claimed on social media.
The Canal Walk centre has closed off all roads surrounding the church.
We are waiting for clarity on an incident at #Hillsong church in Century City, Cape Town. The doors are locked and it is understood that police are inside conducting a forensic inspection. Further details to follow. pic.twitter.com/huRoU0EsMK
— Jenni Evans (@itchybyte) October 29, 2018
People at #Hillsong have advised me that they are preparing a statement to clear up what happened at the Cape Town church today and will issue it shortly. Nobody on scene wants to elaborate for now @TeamNews24
— Jenni Evans (@itchybyte) October 29, 2018
Date published: 29/10/2018
Written by: Gillian Fraser
Article Source: JOY! News
