On 9 January 2020, at 14:30, the police officers from KwaNdengezi SAPS acted on an intelligence driven information about the two suspects carrying firearms driving their vehicle on the Old Richmond Road.
Whilst the police were patrolling the Zwelibomvu area, they spotted a vehicle fitting the description of the suspects. The police tried to intercept the suspects’ vehicle but they sped off and fired shots at the police officers.
During the exchange of gunfire, two suspects believed to be in their thirties were fatally shot. They were found in possession of two unlicensed firearms and 15 rounds of ammunition.
The preliminary investigation was conducted and revealed that one of the deceased suspects is linked to four cases of murder as well as six counts of attempted murder committed in the KwaDabeka policing precinct.
The recovered firearms will be subjected to ballistic testing. Charges of inquest, attempted murder, possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition were opened at KwaDabeka SAPS.
“The attacks on police officers will not deter us from executing our constitutional mandate. The police officers will always defend themselves when attacked while executing their duties,” said the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Khombinkosi Jula.
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