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Media Statement ZWELITSHA – The Provincial Commissioner of Police in the Eastern Cape, Lieutenant General Nomthetheleli Mene is urging feuding taxi associations operating in the Maclear area to resolve their differences through dialogue and negotiations. It is alleged that on Wednesday, 22 May 2024 at about 17:00, two Toyota Fortuners were on their way from Maclear to Tsolo at Ntywenka cuttings on R396 when they were shot at by unknown persons. One person in a Fortuner was killed while the others got into the second vehicle and drove off. As they drove off, the vehicle collided into an oncoming Toyota Quantum. A passenger in the Quantum sustained a gunshot wound in her arm. On the same day, the local hospital reported that a person brought to the hospital by taxi owners had passed away while several others sustained gunshot wounds. Police are investigating two murder and 12 attempted murder cases. About 5kms from the crime scene, two VW Polos with four occupants were found. A bag containing two pistols, a magazine and rounds of ammunition were also confiscated. The suspects, aged between 25 and 44, are detained on charges of illegal possession of firearms and ammunition. Police are probing their possible link to the shooting incident. Lt Gen Mene has once again strongly condemned such criminal actions. “Violence is not the solution and only leads to unnecessary suffering and loss of life. We will increase visibility in the area and take decisive action against those perpetrating violence,’ warned Lt Gen Mene. Ends
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