Picture: Audi A4 vehicle that was allegedly used in commission of crime
By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
Three suspects aged 24, 27 and 34, are expected to appear in absentia in the Taung Magistrate’s Court on 8 July 2024, for aggravated robbery. The suspects were arrested by police in Reivilo on Thursday after they attempted to rob a shop owner.
The North West police spokesperson, Lieutenant Col Amanda Funani said the victim was walking to his uncle’s shop when accosted by the suspects, who were driving a white Audi A4 with Northern Cape registration. Funani said one of the five occupants allegedly pointed him with a firearm and robbed him of a black plastic he was carrying.
“The victim allegedly screamed and called his uncle, who came out with his pistol and fired shots at the vehicle. The victim allegedly managed to take a cover, then took out his firearm and fired shots. One of the suspects died on the scene, while two others managed to flee on foot.
“The police were called and one of the suspects, who allegedly suffered injuries during shooting, was arrested on the scene and transported to the local hospital for medical attention. Following a search conducted around Reivilo, two suspects who managed to flee on foot and were also injured during shooting incident, were found and arrested,” she said.
Funani further said they were also taken to the hospital, where they are under police guard. She added that a search is underway for the fifth suspect.
“Investigations into the matter continue,” said Funani.
Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, applauded the police for a swift reaction that led to the arrests of the suspects.
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