“The motive for the attack is unknown at this stage.”
They said the policeman, a warrant officer from Ivory Park in Midrand, was in the company of the security guard and a woman while travelling in a police vehicle when they were attacked at the corner of R562 and M57 in Elandsfontein near Tembisa.
“A group of at least five men, travelling in a small utility vehicle and armed with rifles opened fire on the state vehicle killing the policeman and the guard instantly.“The police in Gauteng have mobilised the 72-Hour Activation Plan. We appeal to anyone who may have information on the whereabouts of the suspects to please contact the SAPS Crime Stop number 086 00 10111 or tip-offs may be provided via MySAPSApp.
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