Alleged explosive device found at previously attacked KZN mosque
14 May 2018
A device resembling what appears to be a bomb has been found in a KwaZulu-Natal mosque that was attacked leaving one dead last week.
Reaction Unit South Africa (Rusa) spokesperson Prem Balram said his officers evacuated several residences in the Ottawa area and cleared the mosque "after a device resembling a bomb has been found inside the building".
"The device connected to a Nokia mobile phone was found under the Moulanas chair. It was moved by a worshipper."
KZN police spokesperson Captain Nqobile Gwala confirmed that bomb disposal units were on scene to verify the nature of the device.