Ngcobo police launch manhunt for alleged armed robbery suspects
A manhunt is underway as Ngcobo SAPS are investigating a business robbery that led to the death of two people, with another critically wounded in the Lahlangubo Administrative Area today.
According to police spokesperson, Captain Namhla Mdleleni, police were summoned to a complaint of a robbery in progress at a shop in Lahlangubo.
“Upon arrival at the scene they discovered two male bodies aged 32 and 34 with gunshot wounds. There was also a 60-year-old woman who was rushed to hospital with a gunshot wound. An undisclosed amount of cash, cigarettes and airtime were stolen,” said Mdleleni.
She added that cases of murder (two counts) with additional charges of attempted murder and business robbery is under investigation. The circumstances surrounding the incident are unknown, at this stage.”
Anyone with information that can lead to the arrest of the suspects can contact Ngcobo SAPS Station Commander, Colonel Xolani Sali on 082 442 4163 or 08600 10111. All information will be treated with confidentiality and callers may remain anonymous.