According to a report, members were conducting routine patrols in the Mkhuhlu area when they received information about a shooting incident and they proceeded to the scene.
Upon arrival, members found a white Isuzu bakkie with Mpumalanga registration number plates, with multiple bullet holes.
The rear window was also damaged. Police discovered the lifeless body of a 56-year-old male inside the vehicle.
It was during this time when a case was opened and preliminary investigations revealed that the victim had just left his home when he was attacked, few metres from his house.
According to the statement released ‘Police also found some spent cartridges for high calibre firearm at the scene’.
The motive for the killing is unknown at this stage and will form part of the investigation. No arrest have been made so far but the investigation is ongoing.
Police urge anyone with information that may assist regarding this incident to contact Detective Lieutenant Colonel Sikhumbuzo Ceko on 082 922 9902 or call the Crime Stop number at 08600 10111.
The South African Police are pleading with Members of the public to also share information via MySAPS App.
All received information will be treated as confidential and callers may opt to remain anonymous.
BY LUCKY SEANEGO
