
A 26 year-old male suspect was nabbed in connection with an armed robbery and attempted murder incident of an off-duty police Warrant Officer committed at Mashishing village, Jane Furse policing area on Tuesday, 14 January 2024.
According to police report, an off-duty police official stationed at Burgersfort was parking his white Toyota Hilux bakkie outside Mashishing village next to library gardens when a group of five unknown armed men approached him. They opened fire on his upper body, and the member came out of his vehicle in an attempt to defend himself and only to be shot again in the lower body and left unconscious.
The suspects then fled the scene with his service pistol and two cellphones.
The passerby discovered him and managed to call the emergency medical personnel. He was then transported to a local hospital for medical attention.
During the early hours of Wednesday, 29 January 2025, a joint driven operation consisting of Nebo Visible Policing Unit and Jane Furse Tracking Team was executed resulting in the apprehension of a 26 year-old male suspect at Madibong village under Jane Furse precinct. Furthermore, the suspect led the police to his residence and voluntarily handed over the firearm with ammunition robbed during the incident.
A manhunt of the other male suspects is ongoing and anyone with information that can assist with information should contact Investigating Officer Captain Fana Mkhwanazi on 0823199526.
The suspect is expected to appear before the Nebo Magistrate court on Friday 31 January 2025.