Cape Town – Acting Gauteng Provincial Police Commissioner Major General Fred Kekana reportedly survived a failed hijacking attempt at his home in Westonaria, west of Johannesburg, on Monday morning.
During the incident, his driver fired at the attackers, who then fled and left a firearm behind in Kekana’s yard, reports said.
BREAKING| Acting Gauteng provincial commissioner, Major Fred Kenana, was the victim of a botched hijacking at his home in #Westonaria, west of Joburg, this morning. Kekana’s driver fired a shot at the suspects who fled the scene – dropping a firearm in his yard in the process. OS pic.twitter.com/CH8kfY01Ju
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Police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said more details would be provided soon, The Citizen reported.
The incident occurred shortly after President Cyril Ramaphosa placed Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on immediate leave amid allegations of connections to organised crime.
Major General Fred Kekana, Acting Gauteng Provincial Commissioner, was targeted in a failed hijacking at his Westonaria home, west of Johannesburg, this morning. His driver shot at the suspects, who fled, leaving a firearm behind in Kekana’s yard. pic.twitter.com/8rMAJSyD3Q
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