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Four people took a family hostage in Barberton, Mpumalanga, on Monday morning, tying them up with clothing and stealing their belongings. Two people died.
Mpumalanga police have launched a manhunt for four suspects involved in the gruesome murder and robbery of the couple in the early hours of the morning.
“These ruthless assailants entered the courtyard of a certain family, where they took the owner hostage and tied him up with some items of clothing,” said provincial police spokesman Colonel Donald Mdhluli.
“They then broke into the back room where the couple lived as tenants, stole their belongings, stole the keys to the couple’s liquor store and shot them dead before fleeing the scene. The suspects are said to have proceeded to the aforementioned liquor business, where they were apparently looking for cash..
“Police and paramedics were notified about this horrible incident. Upon arrival, the two, believed to be in their 30s, were certified as dead.
“The police opened a case with two counts of murder, home burglary and business robbery. The police took two men for questioning and the public is urged to leave space for the members to carry out their investigation.
Police are asking anyone with information to call Detective Lieutenant Colonel Senzo Dawe at 071-685-1364, or Crime Stop at 08600-10111, or submit information through the MySAPS app that can be downloaded anywhere smartphone. All information will be treated as confidential and callers can choose to remain anonymous..
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