Six armed suspects were fatally wounded during a shoot-out with police on the N2 near Ndabakazi, outside Butterworth, on Thursday, February 20.
According to police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Siphokazi Mawisa, the incident happened at about 14:30, when members attached to the National Intervention Unit acted on information they received about two vehicles carrying firearms driving from Cofimvaba.
“Police spotted the vehicles next to Cofimvaba and attempted to stop them.
“The suspects sped off and a chase ensued. Backup was called to assist with the chase, and while they were between Ndabakazi and Butterworth, the alleged suspects shot at the police, who then retaliated.
“Upon investigation, six people were fatally wounded, and firearms were recovered from their vehicles.”
She added: “The case has been referred to the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) for further investigation.”
