SAPS detectives are looking for the gun-wielding killers of three people on Thursday evening at
Ekuphumleni locality in Ngcobo.
According to police spokesperson, Brigadier
Tembinkosi Kinana, their investigation revealed that two unidentified suspects stormed
into a homestead in this locality and started showering a hail of bullets on
unsuspecting members of the family. He said during the shooting three family members, aged between 22 and 27, including a neighbour who is alleged to have been
sitting outside were fatally wounded.
“Another two family members and a boy (3) were rushed to a
nearby hospital for serious injuries sustained during the shooting. They are
alleged to be in a critical condition. The motive for the shooting is currently
not known. However, the police have opened three cases of murder and three of
attempted murder for investigation,” said Kinana.
The Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Liziwe
Ntshinga, has expressed shock at the killings and immediately ordered a 72-hour
activation plan to mobilise all resources for effective investigations and
speedy arrest of those responsible for the murder incident.
“I need investigators
of this case to trace, track and find culprits without delays. A culture of
killing other human beings cannot be tolerated. Those responsible must face
justice so that they would account for their deadly actions,” said Ntshinga.
Anyone with information that could lead to the arrest of the
suspects is requested to contact Crime Stop number 0860010111.
