Robbers target Putco’s Soshanguve depot, driver wounded
A Pucto bus driver was shot and wounded during an armed robbery at the company’s Soshanguve depot, north of Pretoria.
A group of armed suspects targeted three Putco buses on Monday morning.
Putco spokesperson Lindokuhle Xulu said passengers and staff were robbed of their belongings, including cell phones.
"Putco is relieved that there were no injuries or fatalities on passengers, however, one bus driver sustained a gunshot wound to the hand. Putco has reported all three incidents to the Rietgat Police Station and will cooperate fully with investigations."
"We call on law enforcement agencies to take swift and decisive action to bring the perpetrators of these robberies to book. Putco would also like to appeal to witnesses and anyone with information about the incident to come forward and assist the police."
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