LIMPOPO – Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nneke Ledwaba has condemned, in the strongest possible terms, the attack on police officers on Monday night in the Masha Village in Ngwaabe, Sekhukhue.
The incident took place at about 21:20 when two police officers were traveling in a marked police van, on their way to attend to a complaint at the local mine.
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“As the members were approaching a speed hump in the village, a Toyota Etios came speeding from behind and overtook them. The members turned their blue lights on, wanting to stop them but the vehicle suddenly stopped and two rifle wielding suspects jumped out and shot at the vehicle, concentrating on the crew side,” police spokesperson, Lt Col Moatshe Ngoepe said.
A 26-year-old Constable, in the process, was hit on the side of the head. He was taken to hospital in a satisfactory condition and other members were not injured.
“The police van was damaged and the attack was clearly aimed at eliminating the occupants. The suspects are believed to be the ones terrorising the areas of Burgersfort, Jane Furse and Groblersdal,” Ngoepe added.
Police have opened two counts of attempted murder and malicious damage to property and a manhunt for the suspects has already been launched.
Anyone with information is requested to contact Captain Richard Boshomane at 079 894 5501; the toll free number 0860010111 or contact the nearest police station.
