Police officers hijacked
TWO police officers were hijacked at gunpoint by a group of men suspected of robbing a cash-in-transit van in Khuma location near Stilfontein, North West police said.
The suspects pulled a gun out on the police, who were forced to take cover, said spokesperson Lesego Metsi.
"Either you draw (a gun) first or you are dead ... these people will kill you," he said.
The suspects drove the car for about 2km down the road where they abandoned it and fled into the township.
A 34-year-old man was arrested that evening in the location for his alleged involvement in the heist, Metsi said.
A police search of the suspect's house turned up two cash containers that were taken during the heist, as well as a firearm that was allegedly used during the attack.
The cash containers were empty when police found them, Metsi said.
On Monday, about six men cornered a cash-in-transit van at the Engen garage in Khuma, robbed it of two containers with an undisclosed amount of money and took one of the security guards' firearms.
The arrested suspect was expected to appear in court today, Metsi said.
Police are searching for about four or five suspects who are still on the run.
Maleri
@Khuma Police well done guys you will get this devils soon but only ka hard working and sleepless nights ba enterisheng poisas.Report Abuse
Tom
When you find them don't arrest them,It seems they are very dangerous.Just kill them!!!!!Report Abuse
Pabi
@ the end of the day police are human beings, thanks they were not aggresive otherwise those bustard they would have killed them.Report Abuse
DRU
Khuma is just a tiny township in Matlosana district,I think u'll find those crooks very soon,Ntho e ba e tsebang ke ho bloma mo di shopong ba nwala jwala the whole day,ke sure ba e qetile the same day that money,this boys ba ko Khuma drink like camels.Report Abuse
Deedy
This is not a laughing matter but hey they sure got their match and rest assured they did pee their pants and they wont forget that day.Report Abuse
1malesia
@Dru - my man I take it you are from the KOSH area from that 'right on the mark' comment. Ba qetile gauta (gold), jwale their hijacking cops..............................eish wa ba tseba!!Report Abuse