19 May 2014
An investigation is underway after two
government officials were murdered in Mmabatho.
The two officials worked at the Department of Economic Development,
Environment, Conservation and Tourism and the Department of Human
Settlement. Three people were left
seriously injured during the shooting.
Colonel Sabata Mokgwabone said the man
arrived outside the office building where he started shooting He allegedly
continued and entered the building where he fired shots at the Department of Human
Settlements. This resulted in injury of two people due to ricocheting shots. On
the way he met a man that he struck with a gun on the head
Meanwhile North West Premier Thandi Modise
said she is shocked at the fatal shooting of two government employees last
week. Premier Modise said the shooting
of the employees should not have happened if the security guards were
safeguarding the building. She has called for the incident to be investigated
immediately.
Premier Modise Spokesperson Lesiba Kgwele
said the incident has left her numb
with shock and wishes to convey her condolences to those that have lost their
lives and injured in the incident.
On behalf of the Premier, Kgwele added that
security companies are employed at a high cost to the state to ensure that such
incidents do not take place. The Premier will be demanding answers and taking
drastic actions.
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