By OBAKENG MAJE
A Somalian tuckshop owner (30) was shot dead during a foiled business robbery in Robaletheka Section in Magogong village, near Taung on Wednesday. According to the North West police spokesperson in Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati cluster, Warrant Officer Tryphosa van Rooyen, unknown armed men accosted the deceased in an attempt to rob him.
“The shop owner was attacked during load shedding by unknown suspects who tried to rob him but ultimately ended up shooting him. The suspects fled the scene and the deceased was ferried to Connie Voster Hospital in Hartswater for medical attention, where he succumbed to his injuries.
“No one has been arrested thus far as the suspects are unknown. The police request anyone with information that could lead to the arrest of the suspects to contact them. They can call 0800 10111 or go to the nearest police station,” she said.
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