North West Police have launched manhunt for unknown suspects after a 40-year-old Al-Qaeda gang member was shot and killed in Jouberton near Klerksdorp on Friday.
The man was standing next to his car when he was allegedly shot by the gunmen. “Reportedly, the victim who is said to be a member of the Al-Qaeda gang, was standing next to his car on the street and chatting to someone when three men who alighted from a white Toyota Quantum minibus without registration number, shot and killed him instantly,” Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone, the North West police spokesperson said
The motive for the shooting is unknown and investigation into the matter is underway. No arrests have been made thus far.
“Anyone who may have information that can assist in the investigation is requested to contact the Investigating Officer Ansie Du Preez on 082 856 1184 or call the SAPS Crime Stop number 08600 10111. Alternatively, anonymous tip-offs can be shared via MYSAPS APP,” he said.
In a separate matter in the Free State, police said a 40-year-old man was arrested after he was found with explosives. Sergeant Mahlomola Kareli said the police arrested the mine worker on Friday, after they received information that he was carrying explosives in a bag.
“The suspect was identified and approached. Upon searching him, members found shock wave assemblies, blasting cartridges and a shock wave starter in the bag. The suspect who is a 40-year-old miner at one of the local mines was arrested in possession of explosives. He will appear in the Virginia Magistrate’s Court soon,” Kareli said.
Source: Daily Sun, IOL, The South African, image from The South African: Pixabay