Two suspected hitmen, who who were allegedly on their way to carry out a murder, were killed in a shoot-out with police.
The incident took place in Mahlabathini in the Zululand District on Wednesday evening.
KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda said police received information about two suspects who were travelling in a red VW Polo and were allegedly on their way to assassinate a taxi owner in Mahlabathini.
“The intelligence was operationalised and the suspect’s vehicle was spotted driving along the P700 road in Mahlabathini,” Netshiunda said.
“Police used blue lights and sirens to instruct the driver of the vehicle to pull over.”
Netshiunda said the driver of the vehicle stopped in the middle of the road, and two occupants of the vehicle got out and opened fire in the direction of police.
“Police officers returned fire and a shoot-out ensued. During the shoot-out, two suspects were shot and fatally wounded. Three firearms and ammunition were found in the possession of the suspects.”
He said preliminary investigations have confirmed that one of the firearms was reported stolen at Macekane Reserve in Mtunzini in January 2024.
“No police officer sustained any injuries during the incident and the recovered firearms will be subjected to ballistic testing in order to ascertain if they are linked to any crimes scene in and around the province.”
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