By Mapaballo Borotho

- A Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) officer has been robbed of his service firearm in Lenasia.
- The officer was allegedly accosted by multiple male suspects who disarmed him before fleeing towards the Golden Highway.
- A manhunt is underway to recover the firearm and apprehend those responsible.
A Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) officer has been robbed of his service firearm while on duty in Lenasia.
JMPD spokesperson Xolani Fihla says the incident took place in the early hours of Thursday morning, 3 September 2026.
“Earlier today, while performing official duties in the Lenasia area, the officer was accosted by multiple male suspects.
During the encounter, the suspects managed to disarm the officer before fleeing the scene in a getaway vehicle towards the Golden Highway,” said Fihla.
Fihla says no physical injuries to the officer have been reported at this stage, and he continues to receive medical care.
“The JMPD strongly condemns any attack on law enforcement personnel, as an attack on an officer represents a direct threat to the safety of our communities,” he added.
Dedicated units, in collaboration with law enforcement partners, are investigating the incident and working to recover the stolen firearm and apprehend those responsible.
Members of the public who may have information about the incident are urged to report it to law enforcement immediately.
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