Four people killed in Johannesburg truck hijacking

Spokeswoman Lt-Col Katlego Mogale said it was alleged that a courier truck and its escort vehicle were hijacked near Selby on Thursday evening and was taken to Kibler Park.

 

“They took the shipment of cellphones into a white BMW and a black Nissan Navara. The suspects were picked up in Rosettenville,” she said.

 

She said the suspected robbers were confronted by security guards and a shootout ensued.

 

Johannesburg Flying Squad members, who were patrolling the area, heard the shots and responded.

 

“A heavy exchange of fire took place after which two suspects and two security guards had been fatally wounded,” said Mogale.

 

She said three people were arrested and police recovered five unlicensed firearms and the two vehicles that the suspects were using.

 

“Further investigation revealed that the white BMW was reported hijacked in Hammanskraal and the Nissan Navara was hijacked in Florida.”

 

The three are expected to appear in court soon on charges of armed robbery, attempted murder, possession of suspected hijacked motor vehicles, possession of suspected stolen property and possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition. -ANA

 

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