Mpumalanga chief gunned down near Kruger airport
Police in White River are investigating a case of murder after local Chief Clyde Mnisi was gunned down in a suspected hit.
Mnisi, who was the chief of Mnisi Tribal Authority in Bushbuckridge region, and his driver were ambushed near the Kruger-Mpumalanga International Airport on Sunday evening.
His driver sustained gunshot wounds to his leg and is recovering in hospital.
Mpumalanga police spokesperson Selvy Mohlala says the pair came under fire after suffering a flat tyre while travelling to the airport.
"They were travelling in a Toyota Avanza when they had a puncture, whilst waiting for assistance it is alleged that a group of about five heavily armed men wearing balaclavas and gloves came in a BMW X5.
"They then alighted from the vehicle with high calibre rifles and went straight to the passenger side where the chief was seating. It is further reported that they then uttered some words to the chief before they began shooting.
"The chief sustained multiple gunshot wounds and unfortunately succumbed to his injuries, thereafter the suspects reportedly fled the scene, a case of murder and attempted murder is under investigation."
Mohlala says no arrests have been made.
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