POLOKWANE – The provincial police commissioner, Lt Gen Thembi Hadebe, has ordered an immediate manhunt following the fatal shooting of a well-known Polokwane-based security company owner.

The 43-year-old man was shot and killed on Tuesday night (December 16) at around 23:30 in Mankweng Unit A.

Police were summoned to the scene following reports of a shooting and, upon arrival, discovered a white Ford Ranger double cab with Gauteng registration plates parked in the middle of the road.

The body of the victim was found lying next to the vehicle. He had sustained a fatal gunshot wound.

The Limpopo police spokesperson, Col Malesela Ledwaba, said some of the deceased’s personal belongings, including cellular phones and a laptop, were found inside the vehicle.

“A case of murder was opened at the Mankweng Police Station and has since been transferred to the Provincial Murder and Robbery Unit for further investigation. At this stage, the motive for the killing remains unknown and no arrests have been made,” Ledwaba’s statement read.

Hadebe condemned the killing and instructed police to mobilise all available resources to track down those responsible.

“Police investigations are continuing, with a thorough probe underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Anyone with information that may assist police is urged to contact Colonel Richard Boshomane on 079 894 5501, Warrant Officer Phaladi Makola on 082 749 2233, the crime stop number on 08600 10111, or report to the nearest police station. All information will be treated with strict confidentiality,” Ledwaba said.