POLICE IN THOHOYANDOU LAUNCH MANHUNT FOR THE ARMED SUSPECTS WHO HIJACKED AN ON-DUTY TRAFFIC POLICE OFFICEr
Posted By: Jonckieon: April
09, 2018
The
Police in Thohoyandou has launched a massive manhunt for the armed suspects who
hijacked an on-duty Traffic Police Officer this morning, 8 April 2018.
It is
alleged that a 35-year-old Traffic Police Officer was on official duties alone
at about 09:00 along the Makonde and Luvhimbi public road near Thohoyandou.
He stopped
a Toyota Corolla, metalic gold in colour, with registration numbers CMJ 570 L
and the occupants thereof pointed him with firearms, forced him in their
vehicle and drove off towards the plantations.
On
arrival at the plantations, they stripped him off his uniform, took his
official firearm, all his belongings and they shot him before they fled leaving
him there.
The
matter was reported to the Police who reacted swiftly and subsequently, the
motor vehicle which was being used by the victim was found abandoned at Makonde
village.
The
victim sustained serious gunshot wounds during this incident and he was taken
to hospital for medical treatment.
The
suspects involved in this matter are still unknown and there is no arrest.
Anyone
with information which can lead to the arrest of these suspects, may contact
Brigadier James Espach on 082 576 0743 or the Crime Stop on 0860010111 or the
Crime line sms 32211 or the nearest Police Station.
The
Police investigations are still continuing.
