Picture: A prominent businessman, Jabulani Ben Gumbi shot dead outside a coffee shop in Rustenburg/Twitter
By OBAKENG MAJE
Police in Rustenburg launched a manhunt following the death of a prominent businessman, Jabulani Ben Gumbi (49), who was gunned down by two unknown assailants on Wednesday morning. According to the North West police spokesperson, Brig Sabata Mokgwabone, Gumbi had just arrived at a coffee shop in the Rustenburg Central Business District (CBD) when the suspects accosted him.
“He was shot several times by unknown suspects, then they fled the scene with a blue Volkswagen Polo vehicle. The getaway car was later found abandoned at the corner of Helen Joseph and Lourie streets. The motive of the incident is yet to be determined and no arrest has been effected. Investigations into the matter are underway.
“We would like to urge members of the community, who are using various social media platforms to share pictures and video clips purported to be those of the suspects, to refrain from doing that as this has the potential to jeopardise the investigation,” said Mokgwabone.
He further said the police request anyone who may have information that can assist in the investigation to contact the Investigating Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Patrick Murunwa on 082 772 5591 or to call the South African Police Service (SAPS) Crime Stop number 08600 10111.
Mokgwabone added that, anonymous tip-offs can also be communicated via MySAPS App.
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