Several days after four suspected armed robbers were killed in a shootout with police on R59, another two suspects were fatally wounded this afternoon.

Police say the incident took place on the R59, Kliprivier.

Gauteng police spokesperson, Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi said police received a tip-off about suspects en route to commit a cross-pavement robbery in Sedibeng, Vaal.

“The suspects were intercepted, and when approached, they opened fire on the police, who retaliated, fatally shooting two of the suspects, while one fled the scene on foot,” she said.

Nevhuhulwi said that one firearm was recovered at the scene. A preliminary investigation revealed that the vehicle used by the suspects had been reported stolen in Alexandra this month.

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Several days after four suspected armed robbers were shot and killed in a shootout with police on the N59, another two suspects were fatally wounded this afternoon. Police say the incident took place on the R59, kliprivier.

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The Provincial Commissioner of Gauteng, Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni, attributed the success to the Minister’s collaboration agreement, which advocates for a multidisciplinary approach to fighting crime.

Mthombeni praised the team, which consisted of the Gauteng Tactical Response Team, Gauteng Traffic, and private security companies, for their swift response and for acting decisively to protect the citizens of Gauteng Province.

There were no reports of road closures or traffic delays at the time of publishing, however, motorists are advised to avoid the area and use alternative routes.

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