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- A 58-year-old man was killed Friday after getting out of his vehicle to repair a puncture.
- According to police, the victim was shot execution-style.
- The victim is alleged to have stepped over the spikes, placed by the suspects, before being ambushed.
A manhunt has started for those responsible for the execution-style murder of a 58-year-old man, who got out of his vehicle after suffering a puncture on the R556 road between Mmakau and Brits in the northwest.
According to the police, the victim, Seal Kgasi, was driving from Rosslyn towards the British in a white Toyota Quantum minibus, with two passengers, on Friday night when he suffered a puncture.
“The vehicle suffered a puncture after it passed over spikes extending into the road near the Solar Panels camp. Kgasi allegedly stopped the vehicle to repair the puncture, but was ambushed and shot by two suspects who were armed with firearms. “Police spokesman Capt. Sam Tselanyane said in a statement.
“As a result, Kgasi was fatally injured and his personal pistol and other belongings were stolen by the suspects.
“In addition, the suspects also stole an undisclosed amount of cash and their cell phones from the two passengers. The suspects, who are still at large, were reportedly communicating in Shona.”
Northwest Police Commissioner Lt. Gen. Seal Kwena mobilized the 72-hour activation plan, which includes the deployment of various units to track and arrest the suspects.
“The public, especially motorists, are warned to be very vigilant when approaching that area at night, as it is becoming a hotbed of crime. We will leave no stone unturned to ensure suspected perpetrators are caught. mind, “Kwena said.
The police have also appealed to anyone with information, which will lead to the arrest of the suspects, to contact them.
