Suspected taxi violence claims three lives in Limpopo
Police in Limpopo have launched a manhunt for armed suspects who shot and killed three people including a taxi owner.
The incident happened at Mohodi outside Senwabarwana on Saturday.
Police say the three men were at a local food outlet when unknown suspects driving in a white Audi opened fire on them and then fled the scene.
"The victims are a local taxi owner and two other men and they were all declared dead on the scene by the medical personnel," says police spokesperson Malesela Ledwaba.
Ledwaba says the motive for the killings is not yet known but taxi violence cannot be ruled out.
Three counts of murder have been opened and investigations continue.
The provincial commissioner of police, lieutenant general Thembi Hadebe has meanwhile condemned the senseless attack.
"The team that is tasked to investigate this case must put all efforts to ensure that the perpetrators are tracked down and brought to book, says Hadebe".
"We also trust that members of the public who are constantly assisting us with information will come forward and help us in the investigation."
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