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February 27, 2024According to information two brothers, both police Sergeants nearly escaped death when attacked by unknown three suspects at Siyancoba informal settlement, in Klaarinet, Witbank in the early hours of Thursday morning .
The the brothers and one of the brother’s 22 year old son visited a friend when they were attacked. They were all seated outside the friend’s house when they heard someone shouting. Shortly shots were fired towards their direction. They all managed to run for safety. According to the report, they never retaliated.
After the attackers left, it was then realised that one sergeant sustained a gunshot wound on his leg, and the 22 year old son was shot on the stomach. The other two victims were unharmed.
The injured victims were taken to the hospital for medical attention. According to information, nothing was taken from the scene.
Police have since launched an investigation of two counts of attempted murder. Police call on community members who might assist with information that may lead to the arrest of the suspects to please call the investigation officer, Sergeant Kgotso Mojahi, on 068 669 4260 Crime Stop number on 08600 10111.
Alternatively, community members may send information via MYSAPSAPP. All received information will be treated as confidential, and callers may opt to remain anonymous.
The Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Semakaleng Daphney Manamela, has strongly condemned the attack and called for intense investigation on the matter.