(VIDEO) Fofo in ICU after vicious attack
Fofo Makua, owner of FOTO Security, one of the town’s largest security firms, was seriously attacked last night in Mhluzi by three men from a rival security group.
According to reliable sources, the attack happened at around 22:00.
Makua was at the BP garage in Mhluzi on Dr Mandela Drive when he was approached by several men.
The men allegedly insulted him. He called one of his guards and informed him about the incident.
He then reportedly drove off towards eMhluzi Mall from the filling station, where he was followed by the men.
The men reportedly overtook him and blocked off the road with their three vehicles.
A security guard from FOTO Security also arrived on the scene.
Both groups then engaged in an altercation, and residents in the area reported hearing gunshots coming from the scene.
According to eyewitnesses, one of the attackers tried to run over Makua.
Fortunately, one of FOTO Security’s guards saw the oncoming bakkie and pushed him out of the street.
The bakkie lost control and crashed into a back room in a yard. The occupant was not inside the room at the time.
The attackers went on to assault Makua and his employees.
Makua was allegedly attacked with a panga and sustained serious head injuries.
Some of the attackers were also injured during the altercation.
@middelburgobserver Bakkie crashes into back room in Mhluzi after attack on prominent business owner. #middelburgobserver
The attackers allegedly fled the scene.
Makua lost a lot of blood at the scene and was rushed to the hospital for medical treatment.
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On Tuesday morning, the Middelburg Observer contacted Makua, and an unidentified man answered, confirming that Makua was in the hospital in critical condition.
Eyewitnesses on the scene said the Mhluzi police arrived nearly four hours after the incident, and the police allegedly called the owner of the crashed bakkie to tow it away.
Residents are questioning how the Mhluzi police allegedly handled the incident, as visible bullet casings were found on the scene, as well as blood.
• The owner of the bakkie is known to the Middelburg Observer, but he cannot be named because the matter is still under investigation.
No arrests have been made yet.
• A reporter tried to call the owner of the alleged rival security firm numerous times, but their phone was switched off.
Mpumalanga police spokesperson Colonel Donald Mdhluli, stated, “I can indicate that there is a man who is currently in hospital after allegations that he was attacked at Mhluzi, however, a case has not yet been opened. Circumstances surrounding the incident are still to be provided as soon as the man gives details.”
The Mhluzi police are waiting for Makua to provide information before opening a case.
• The Middelburg Observer also contacted FOTO Security on Tuesday to enquire about the incident, and was told the people who could comment on the incident were not available. When the Observer asked for the relevant contact details, the receptionist declined to divulge the contact details.
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