Bangladesh Mission in South Africa
Armed robbers storm envoy's house
Armed robbers stormed the residence of the Bangladesh high commissioner in Pretoria, South Africa in a failed attempt early yesterday.
They broke the main gate and created panic among the family members but could not loot the house for the envoy's chauffeur who started shouting after sensing their presence.
Talking to The Daily Star on phone, the newly appointed Bangladesh High Commissioner Touhid Hossain said several armed robbers attacked his residence at 254 Aquila Avenue Waterloof Ridge in Pretoria around 3:30am (local time), broke the main gate, and attempted to break into his bed room.
During the attack, the high commissioner, his wife and daughter were asleep.
Touhid Hossain said the robbers attacked three more neighbouring houses at that time and looted valuables at gunpoint.
He said the South African government did not provide any security to the diplomatic zone, which caused serious insecurity.
“I have yet not hired any private security as recruiting private security is highly expensive here. Now I am thinking of recruiting private security on an urgent basis as I and my family are feeling seriously insecure,” he said.
Police visited the house after the high commissioner called for help and a case has been lodged with the local police station.
Previously, an armed robbery had occurred at Bangladesh High Commission office in Pretoria.
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