Two men who shot and killed the owner of a white Nissan NP200 bakkie were arrested by members of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) after they collided into their Response Vehicle on Saturday afternoon, 3 July 2021.
Reaction Officers were travelling on the R102 from Tongaat towards Verulam at approximately 20:04 when the Nissan NP200 that was travelling at a high rate of speed collided into their response vehicle.
The occupants of the bakkie abandoned the vehicle and fled into a bush. The Officers requested additional backup as they entered the bush and pursued the suspects on foot. The chase resulted in two individuals being apprehended.
Both men were intoxicated and were evasive during questioning. They were handed over to the Tongaat SAPS. The passenger was released while the driver was charged for driving under the influence of alcohol.
The hijacking was not reported at that stage.
On Sunday 4 July 2021, Law Enforcement learnt of the murder and hijacking which occurred in Maphumulo, KZN and linked the suspect in custody to the incident.
They were fleeing when the collision occurred.
The Reaction Officers were not injured.
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