By Obakeng Maje

Taung-A taxi owner is expected to appear briefly before Taung Magistrate Court after he was subsequently arrested last week Tuesday.

Xolani Lloyd Nkonyane was arrested after he was allegedly being involved in a shoot-out with police in business robbery at Molelema village, near Taung.

“It is alleged five suspects entered a chinese shop in Molelema and robbed it groceries, airtime and undisclosed amount of money” captain Pelonomi Makau said.

The community members helped in chasing the suspects after a shop owner screamed for help.

They helped in chasing the suspects who were allegedly traveling in a minibus taxi belonging to Nkonyane.

“The suspects allegedly opened fire towards the community members and police were called. The five suspects allegedly fled and ran towards Picong village” said Makau.

Police cornered the suspects, but four of them escaped and Nkonyane was arrested.

He appeared before court and charged for business robbery and attempted murder.

Nkonyane was remanded in custody and will appear today for bail application.

Although police did not find anything that connects Nkonyane to the case, the investigating officer thinks they have a solid case against him.

Nkonyane has previous cases and police investigations continue.-TDN

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