Investigations are ongoing in a shooting incident that claimed the life of a taxi security guard and leaving seven others injured on Tuesday morning in what is believed to be intra-taxi association conflict in Nyanga.
PICTURE: Arrive AliveWestern Cape police have also confiscated 13 rifles and
seven hand guns. Police spokesperson, Novela Potelwa, says nineteen security
guards are currently being questioned as part of the investigation.
‘’Police reports indicate that a team comprising police
intelligence operatives, National Intervention Unit, K-9, the drone unit and
the provincial combat team were busy monitoring movements in close proximity of
the Nyanga taxi rank when shots were exchanged between the warring parties. As
a result of the deployment, further shooting was averted,’’ said Brigadier
Novela Potelwa, Western Cape police spokesperson.
Meanwhile, additional officers has been deployed to the
area for possible flare-ups
‘’The investigation is currently in the hands of the
provincial taxi task team. Engagement with PSIRA is ongoing in efforts to
determine the legality of the firearms and the security companies they work
for,’’ said Potelwa.
Done by: Elona Sibunzi
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