By OBAKENG MAJE
14 November 2026 – Two security officers are expected to appear before the Bloemhof Regional Court after a lengthy police investigation into an alleged shooting incident involving a truck driver suspected of transporting stolen copper cables.
The North West Provincial Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Arthur Adams, welcomed progress in the attempted murder investigation, which was conducted by the Provincial Anti-Gang Investigation Unit. The incident allegedly occurred on 5 September 2025 at approximately 00:20, when a white truck travelling from Christiana towards Bloemhof was reportedly followed by vehicles occupied by security officers.
According to Adams, the security officers allegedly suspected that the truck was transporting stolen copper cables and attempted to stop it. However, the driver, who was travelling alone, allegedly mistook the security officers for potential hijackers because of the late-night circumstances and continued driving.
“The security officers allegedly opened fire on the vehicle after the driver failed to stop. They subsequently contacted the Bloemhof Police Station and requested police assistance to intercept the truck. The police officers managed to stop and search the vehicle, but no stolen property was found.
“The driver later discovered bullet holes at the rear of the truck and subsequently opened a case of attempted murder against the alleged perpetrators. Following the incident, the firearms belonging to the security officers were seized by the Local Criminal Record Centre (LCRC), while warning statements were obtained as part of the investigation,” he said.
Adams further said the case was subsequently transferred to the Provincial Anti-Gang Investigation Unit for further investigation. He added that following a thorough investigation, the matter was finalised and submitted to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) for a decision.
“The court subsequently issued J175 summonses directing the two suspects to appear before the Bloemhof Regional Court on 2 December 2026. Both suspects aged 33 and 28, were served with the summonses and formally charged on 12 November 2026.
“We would like to commend the Provincial Anti-Gang Investigation Unit investigator for his diligence, commitment and thorough investigative work, which ensured that the matter was brought before the courts,” said Adams.
He warned that security personnel, like all members of society, are expected to operate within the confines of the law and exercise their authority responsibly. Adams said security personnel, like all members of society, are expected to operate within the confines of the law and exercise their authority responsibly.
“The use of firearms must always be justified and in accordance with the law,” he said.
The two security officers are expected to answer to the allegations when they appear in court on 2 December 2026.
