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Media Statement
POLOKWANE – The police in Thohoyandou seek public assistance in locating suspects involved in a car hijacking and murder incident that occurred at Shayandima Township in Thohoyandou, Vhembe District, on Monday, 25 November 2024, at about 23:30. A complaint was received about car hijacking and police rushed to the scene. When the members arrived, they discovered a male person lying with gunshot wounds on his upper body. Preliminary investigation revealed that the victim was with a woman inside the parked white motor vehicle Toyota Fortuner with Limpopo registration at his workshop when three unknown Africans approached them and demanded the vehicle’s keys at gunpoint. The victim was forced to exit the vehicle and be searched; he was told to sit in the back, but he refused; the accused shot him and fled the scene in his motor vehicle. The vehicle’s value is unknown at this time. Emergency Medical Services personnel were notified; upon arrival, they certified the victim dead at the scene. The police opened cases of murder and car hijacking. The deceased is identified as Benjamin Mabuli, 39, residing at Ngovela village. Anyone with information that can assist with the arrest of the suspects to contact Captain Edward Raselingwana Mawela on 082 414 7763, Crime Stop number 08600 10111, nearest police station or share information on MySAPS App. Police investigations are still ongoing. Ends
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