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Police official killed during hijack

A police official was shot and killed, apparently, after being hijacked.

Corlia Kruger

Police official, Kenneth Poortman (47) was shot and killed during an apparent hijack.

Earlier today, the body of Poortman who worked in the logistics department of the Silverton police station was found near the Mabopane highway.

“Investigations led to the arrest of two suspects in Winterveld,” said police spokesperson Lieutenant-Colonel Lungelo Dlamini.

He could not provide more detail.

Poortman’s car as well as a firearm were recovered during the arrest.

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