According to the police report, a 45-year-old security officer was on duty when three men arrived at the clinic, under the pretext that they had brought a patient who had consumed poison. It is further alleged that the security opened the gate for suspects who entered the yard while pointing a firearm at him and instructed him to surrender it.

Afterward, the suspects fled the scene driving a White Toyota bakkie motor vehicle without registration numbers.

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The Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe has called upon the community to come forward with information that can help the police apprehend the unknown suspects. “Any valuable information provided to the police will be treated with confidentiality and respect” concluded General Hadebe

Anyone with information that can assist the police with the arrest of the unknown suspects is requested to contact the Investigating Officer Captain Phokane on 082 319 9742 or crime stop number 0860010111 or the nearest police station or My SAPSApp.