By Obakeng Maje

Koster-A man died while trying to escape attack from hijackers on Monday near Koster, North West police said.

 

A driver and his friend were allegedly driving along Rustenburg and Koster road when they came across a hitch-hiker. 

 

“The driver and his friend offered a man who was hitch-hiking a lift and only 500m away from the hiking spot, they allegedly came across two men which the hiker said are his friends” colonel Sabata Makgwabone said.

 

Unsuspecting driver allegedly stopped and picked them up as told.

 

Mokgwabone said while the driver. Approched Reagile location, one of the suspects asked him to stop as they’ve reached their destiny.

 

All hell broke loose after the driver stopped.

 

Police said three suspects allegedly attacked the driver and his friend.

 

“The driver was hit by a gun on his head and managed to escape. His friend was tied up and allegedly thrown in the boot” said Mokwabone.

 

Police said the passing by driver allegedly stopped to assess the situation. 

 

He was allegedly shot on his leg by one of the suspects.

 

“The victim allegedly tried to fled the scene when his car overturns. He was rushed to a local hospital and died later” Mokgwabone said.

 

The suspects allegedly drove back to the direction of Koster, but abandoned the car along the road near Reagile location. 

 

The victim who was put inside the boot managed to opened the boot of the car and got out.   

 

“The suspects are still at large and the police would like to urge the community to take precautionary measure and avoid offering lifts to unknown persons” Mokgwabone outlines” Mokgwabone said.  

 

Anyone with information that may lead to arrest of the suspects can contact Captain Pieter Van Der Merwe on 082 373 9679 or alternatively, Crime Stop  number 08600 10111 can be called.-TDN

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