Thursday, May 25, 2023

Two killed, 5 injured in suspected vigilante attack in Nyanga

Two men, aged 23 and 26, were killed on Wednesday, in Nyanga, in what is believed to be a suspected vigilante attack.



The police’s Novela Potelwa said the incident follows after seven men were assault at the Nyanga taxi rank.

‘’Provincial detectives have opened murder and attempted murder case dockets for investigation… Meanwhile five of the victims between the ages of 15 and 27 who were seriously injured are fighting for their lives in a local hospital,’’ said Brigadier Novela Potelwa.

Potelwa said the incident is being investigated.

‘’The SAPS have reinforced deployments in the Nyanga taxi rank area in a bid to apprehend the suspects and prevent further criminal acts from occurring.’’

‘’Detectives are following up all leads including the possibility that the motive is a vigilante attack,’’ she added.

 

Done By: Mitchum George

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