Zuko Komisa

A gunfight with police in Emalahleni, Mpumalanga, has resulted in the deaths of five alleged ATM bombers and the arrest of one.
In the early hours of Monday, the suspects were shot and killed during a confrontation with Falcon Risk Security, the South Africa Police Services (SAPS) Special Task Force (STF), and the Hawks’ Tactical Management Operational Section (TOMS).
According to Lieutenant General Godfrey Lebeya, National Head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, the team was investigating a possible ATM bombing in the Witbank region.
Lebeya reported that three 9mm handguns, an R5 rifle, a hunting rifle with a scope, and explosives were found at the location.
Further investigation was conducted on the bakkie that the suspects were traveling in.
“Information was operationalised leading the team to Schoongezicht in Emalahleni where the group was reported to be converging at an alleged safe house. The multi-disciplinary team were strategically posted to be on the lookout for the white Toyota Hilux received in the intelligence information.
“The identified vehicle was spotted driving out from the area and when the team attempted to stop the vehicle, suspects opened fire, and a shootout ensued. Five suspects were fatally wounded and one injured,” Lebeya said.
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