Police have launched a manhunt for the suspects involved in a business robbery which also resulted in the murder of two people and injuring another at Lahlangubo Administrative Area in Ngcobo on 5 October 2022.
It is reported that earlier today at about 01:00, police were summoned to a complaint of robbery in progress at the shop in Lahlangubo Administrative Area in Ngcobo.
Upon arriving at the scene, police found the bodies of two male, aged 32 and 34, inside the shop with gunshot wounds. A 60-year-old woman, was rushed to hospital with a gunshot wound.
An undisclosed amount of cash, cigarettes and airtime vouchers were stolen.
Cases of murder (two counts), with additional charges of attempted murder and business robbery is under investigation. The circumstances surrounding the incident are unknown, at this stage.
The suspects are still at large.
Police are appealing to members of the public to assist with information that could lead to arrest of the suspects. The Station Commander of SAPS Ngcobo, Colonel Xolani Sali may be contacted on 082 442 4163 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
All information will be treated confidentially and callers may opt to remain anonymous.
