By Mashamba Media
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Bela Bela police are on the lookout for suspects involved in murder and armed robbery incident that took place along the N1 Radium Bela Bela in the Waterberg district on Monday, 01 July 2024 at about 22:20.
It is alleged that the victim ( driver) was driving his Toyota Quantum on N1 with six passengers when he accidently hit spikes shortly after Mantsole.
He stopped the quantum and checked what had happened. While other passengers searched for stones to lift the trailer and change the tyre, he then noticed two unknown men sleeping on the grass.
He attempted to run and warn other passengers to run for their lives after being threatened with a firearm.
“He fell in the middle of the grass. His brother, one of the passengers, was walking toward the road when the suspects shot him in the back and knocked him down.
“The suspects then searched the remaining passengers and robbed them of an undisclosed amount of cash and five cellphones, and fled the scene,” said Colonel Malesela Ledwaba.
Ledwaba said the police were notified. He said murder and armed robbery cases were opened.
“Emergency personnel services were called, and they certified the brother dead at the scene.
“Police are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact Detective Sergeant Moeng Frank at 082 780 7265, crime stop number 08600 10111, nearest police station, or share information on MySAPSApp.
“Police investigations are ongoing,” said Ledwaba.
