Alleged shooter of sergeant caught
The provincial police commissioner, Lt Gen Semakaleng Manamela, has welcomed the arrest of three suspects as well as the recovery of six firearms, including hunting rifles.
One of the suspects, aged 36, is suspected to have shot and injured a 37-year-old police sergeant at Masoyi last Monday.
Police reports indicated that after the incident in which the sergeant had been shot, the police launched a manhunt and the suspect was arrested in his hiding place at Matsulu.
A firearm was also recovered during the arrest, which will form part of the investigation. Meanwhile, a 29-year-old man and a 24-year-old woman were arrested in Shabalala Trust near Hazyview after being found in possession of five firearms as well as suspected stolen items, including police uniforms and other equipment.
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The arrest came after the police had received information regarding the whereabouts of a vehicle that had been involved in an armed robbery.
The two occupants were allegedly held at gunpoint before they were robbed of their vehicle and other belongings.
The Hazyview police were alerted about the matter and responded swiftly and arrested the two. Manamela commended the commitment and dedication displayed by her team. She also thanked the community for always supporting and sharing valuable information with the police.
