Men hijacked in Nirvana
"When bystanders saw the gun, they ran into the shop. No one even called the police or shouted at the hijackers. I never expected something like this to happen, especially not in our neighbourhood"
POLOKWANE – Last Thursday evening, Mogomotsi Mamabolo watched helplessly as hijackers drove off with his vehicle in Himalaya Street, Nirvana at around.
Mamabolo and his brother, Keabetswe were on their way home from gym when the incident happened.
“We stopped at a spaza shop in Himalaya Street to buy water. My brother went into the shop and I waited in the car. When he got back into the car I heard a gun being cocked next to my window, which was about 20cm open. The man shouted at me and demanded that we get out of the vehicle. I did not respond, it was only when a second man appeared at my brother’s side that we got out of the vehicle,” Momabolo explained.
He added that there were a lot of people at the shop, who did nothing to assist them.
“When bystanders saw the gun, they ran into the shop. No one even called the police or shouted at the hijackers. I never expected something like this to happen, especially not in our neighbourhood. I stayed in Johannesburg for a few years and only moved back home five months ago, for this to happen here was a big shock to me,” he said.
The vehicle, a grey Volkswagen Golf 6 GTI with registration number CPB 840 L, contained a tracking device but the signal was lost approximately 16km outside Polokwane on the Matlala Road.
“I loved my car. She was my beauty. I am disappointed that the community did not try to help by at least calling the police.”
According to Mamabolo, he has become somewhat paranoid after the incident, especially at night. I constantly check my side mirrors at every stop.”
His mother Berel, said she was beside herself when she heard the news.
“The thought that both my children were danger, was too much. A car can be replaced, but my children can’t. I am thankful to the Lord that they were not harmed,” she said.
Capt Mohlaka Mashiane, Westenburg police spokesperson, said motorists must be alert when driving, especially at traffic intersections with traffic lights and stop signs.
“Take note of any suspicious movement and if you suspect you are being followed, drive to the nearest police station. Do not go home as the suspects will follow you home and attack while you wait for the gate to open. Also be alert when you approach your driveway. If there is a suspicious or unknown person at your gate, pass the house and return when there is no one,” Mashiane said.
“For your own safety never fight back,” he added.
Capt Mamphaswa Seabi, a provincial police spokesperson, confirmed that a case of theft of a motor vehicle is being investigated.
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