Polokwane, Limpopo – The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Mokopane has launched an intensive manhunt after two passengers were fatally shot and robbed on a bus along the N1 highway on Wednesday night.
The incident occurred approximately eight kilometres before the Nylplaza Tollgate at around 21:40.
According to SAPS spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba, the bus, a Volvo 60-seater carrying 54 passengers, had departed from Randfontein en route to Zimbabwe, with stops in Midrand and Pretoria to pick up additional passengers.
“Two male passengers seated at the back of the bus suddenly produced firearms and pointed them at the other passengers.
During a struggle, the suspects fired several shots inside the bus, fatally wounding a 30-year-old male passenger and an estimated 25-year-old female passenger,” Colonel Ledwaba said.
WATCH: Two people were shot dead and others robbed in a horrific bus attack on the N1 near Mokopane on Wednesday (October 8). Police are hunting for the armed suspects involved. Story to follow.
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The suspects reportedly robbed passengers of an undisclosed amount of cash and cellphones before fleeing the scene in an unknown vehicle that had been following the bus.
“The vehicle’s make, model, and registration number are not yet known,” Ledwaba added.
Police have opened cases of two counts of murder and armed robbery, and investigations are ongoing.
Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo, has condemned the attack and ordered a dedicated task team to track down the perpetrators.
Ledwaba appealed to the public for assistance. “Anyone with information that can help us apprehend the suspects is urged to contact Sergeant Matsipi Makwela on 076 786 1447, the Crime Stop number 08600 10111, the nearest police station, or use the MySAPS App.”
The suspects remain at large, and police continue to investigate the horrific attack.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
