Investigations underway for the murder of six people in Clermont
Six people were shot dead in an informal settlement in Clermont on Saturday evening.
DETECTIVES from the Provincial Organised Crime Unit are still on the lookout for the suspects that were involved in the killing of six people in Clermont on Saturday night.
The police in KwaZulu-Natal reported that charges of murder and attempted murder are being investigated.
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“On Saturday night, at 22:30, six people were shot and killed while one was injured at an informal settlement in Clermont. The seven men were in a room within the informal settlement when unknown people opened fire into the abode. Members of the community are urged to come forward with any information that will assist investigators,” they stated.
KwaZulu-Natal premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube has called on law enforcement authorities in the province to act swiftly in solving this matter.
“We call on the police to scour every corner of the province to find the perpetrators of this horrendous act so that they can be brought to book. As we are approaching the festive season, police have been tasked to identify all crime hotspots in the province as part of our comprehensive Festive Season Integrated Safety Plan, and we have deployed additional officers in order to beef-up visibility. We will not allow a situation where citizens live in fear,” she said.
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Furthermore, she encouraged communities to be involved in fighting against crime.
“Issues pertaining to safety and security require an integrated approach from all sectors of society. Government, business and civil society, including community policing forums, need to work together to address criminal activities and instability in order to ensure a safe society and thriving economy. We will never win the war against crime if community members continue to protect criminals,” said Dube-Ncube.
