A shootout that occurred near Mhlophekazi Administrative Area in Ngcobo between the police and armed suspects resulted in the death of three suspects, two injured while the sixth man was arrested at the scene on March 10.
According to police spokesperson Captain Namhla Mdleleni this comes after members from the Tactical Response team (TRT) operationalized an intelligence information and intercepted a suspicious vehicle at gravel road between Nkondlo and Clarkebury near Mhlophekazi Administrative Area in Ngcobo.
“As members were attempting to stop the vehicle, some occupants opened fire and police retaliated. Three suspects died at the scene, and two were injured while the sixth suspect was arrested. The injured men are currently in hospital under police guard. Police also seized two unlicensed firearms and ammunition. The three men between 35 and 52 will be charged for crimes ranging from murder to possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition and are due to appear in court soon. No police officers were injured during this incident,” said Mdleleni.
District Commissioner Major General Rudolph Adolph lauded members for their swift action.
“There is a possibility that these men were operating as Inkabi (hired murderers) and your actions possibly saved a life,” said Adolph
