Hats off to NSS for arresting ‘Toronto boys’
The National Security Service (NSS) on Thursday revealed that they arrested over 10 street bag snatchers, commonly known as ‘Toronto boys’ in Juba.
Among the suspects was a woman believed to be the ring leader of the motor-craze gang operating in Juba.
The operation followed a series of horrifying accidents caused by motorcyclists who have been snatching bags and other personal belongings while on the ride. Such actions have culminated in injuries, loss of property, and the lives of the victims.
Last month, a 31-year-old expectant mother was dragged off a boda-boda by some members of the group. She later succumbed due to the injuries she sustained on her head during the incident.
Another young boy also got his eye removed after he was beaten to the brink of death by the Toronto boys.
Several attacks have been reported in the media, including one involving an elderly woman who was dragged to the tarmac road along Munuku in Suk Libya. The old woman died on the spot.
The arrest of the 10 Toronto boys by the NSS on Thursday was a well-done job that deserves to be given credit.
This has demonstrated the authorities’ commitment to paying attention to issues affecting the citizens.
The NSS should intensify its activity on the crackdown against the gang to create a peaceful city where everybody will feel safe carrying their luggage without fear of being snatched from their hands.
Toronto boys have perfected the art of robbery, where they behave like eagles that always snatch chickens and take them to their nests.
Several people, including foreign nationals living in Juba, have fallen victim to the Toronto boys. Many have lost their valuable documents, including money as their bags get snatched by the criminals.
No doubt, most of the victims have not recovered their property after being snatched for good, just like a hen that forgets about her chick once snatched by an eagle. The hen runs around as she grieves for her lost chick, but after a while, she moves on and begins a new life.
It is exactly what the Toronto boys do to the residents of Juba. They snatch a bag from your hand, and if they miss the target, they make a U-turn for the second attempt.
They behave like the conquerors of the streets, and it has been over 10 years, the group has operated under the watch of everybody, including even the traffic police, who are supposed to maintain road safety for all road users. Nevertheless, hats off to the NSS for a great job.
