BY Obakeng Maje

Three(3) ATM’s were bombed at a shopping complex in Extension 2, Jouberton by four unknown suspects during the early hours of this morning, 2012-06-07, at about 2:00,.

A police member, living close to the shopping complex, heard the loud noise of the explosion and telephonically informed the police station. A Security guard on duty also managed to press a  panic button, when he was overpowered by the suspects.

The first members of police that arrived on the scene, called for back-up, as they were shot at with an AK 47 rifle. Two additional police vehicles arrived at the crime scene and one member, Cst Tshepo Bandjies (aged 29-years) was shot in the head. He was transported to a local hospital in a serious, but stable condition.

“The suspects managed to escape the scene in their Honda Civic and a Ford Ranger, that they hijacked from a Security Guard Supervisor, who also arrived on the scene. The Ford Ranger was found just after the incident, abandoned close to the crime scene”Brigadier Ngubane said.

The Provincial Commissioner of the North West , Lt Gen Zukiswa Mbombo requested the Community to assist the police by coming forward with information that can assist in arresting the suspects. She also condemned  Police attacks.