Answers demanded as serious crime up in Bay

AT least three people were robbed either in their homes or at a business in Nelson Mandela Bay every day in the course of a year.

An analysis of the latest crime statistics for the period April last year to March, released by national police commissioner General Riah Phiyega, paints a bleak picture of rampant crime, with hijacking, murder and robbery among the top crimes plaguing the Bay.

The high crime rate has led to the DA lashing out at police management, calling for an investigation into accountability by provincial police commissioner General Celiwe Binta, who is scheduled to address the media tomorrow.

The DA’s chief whip in Bhisho, Bobby Stevenson, said yesterday reduced crime was vital to ensuring job creation and investments.

“Crime is one of the key elements that any major investor will look at. It is imperative that our police commissioner tell us what exactly is being done to drop this crime.

“We need accountability from top management. The residents of the province and metros deserve to know what exactly is being done.”