By OBAKENG MAJE
A man who is accused of killing a cash-in-transit security guard, Lebogang Kakgola (33) at Absa ATM in Tlakganeng Filling Station, outside Ganyesa in May 2022. Osvaldo Julio Cumbane (30) was arrested by the Mahikeng-based Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation Unit on 15 January 2024.
The Hawks spokesperson in North West, warrant officer Amogelang Malwetse said, it is alleged that two security guards were taking out cash from the safe when one guard was suddenly grabbed from behind. Malwetse further said, a scuffle ensued between him and the suspects, who wanted to take his rifle.
“In the process, a shot went off hitting the crew. He was declared dead on the scene. The other security guard fired shots in defense of his colleague, leaving two suspects injured. However, he was also grabbed from behind, pointed with a firearm, and forced into the security vehicle.
“He handed the money outside the safe to the suspects and jumped into the safe, while the suspects still focused on the money. The suspects fled the scene with the security vehicle, leaving the security guard who was locked in the safe a few kilometres away,” she said.
Malwetse added that they abandoned the vehicle in the middle of the road. She said an undisclosed amount of cash was stolen.
“Following the sterling investigation by the Hawks team, a warrant of arrest was issued based on the positive evidence that linked Cumbane to the case, he was arrested at Odendaalsrus in Free State.
“He appeared before the court and the case was postponed to 26 January 2024,” said Malwetse.
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