Four ‘CIT robbers’ fatally wounded in shootout on N4
The men were reportedly planning to commit a cash in transit robbery between North West and Gauteng.
Law enforcement has shot dead four suspected cash in transit (CIT) robbers on the N4 near Mmakau, west of Ga-Rankuwa.
The men, aged between 30 and 45, were fatally wounded on Monday afternoon, October 30 in a shootout with law enforcement agencies.
The Hawks, Gauteng traffic police with its helicopter, private security and various SAPS units took part in the operation.
“It is reported that the multi-disciplinary team received intelligence on a group of suspects planning to commit a CIT robbery between North West and Gauteng,” said police spokesperson Colonel Katlego Mogale.
She said a team to observe the men was set up.
“Their vehicle was spotted as it turned towards Mmakau and a high-speed chase, and later, a shootout ensued as soon as the suspects realised they were about to be captured.”
Mogale said the suspects lost control of their vehicle and crashed into a fence.
“Four of the suspects were fatally wounded and three unlicensed firearms, two handguns as well as a rifle were recovered from the scene.”
Mogale said the investigation continues.
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