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Police Constable killed in ambush by armed gunmen in Tlokoeng (Mt Fletcher)

A tragic incident unfolded in Tlokoeng (Mt Fletcher) as a police constable lost his life in an ambush by five unidentified gunmen. The attack occurred while two police constables were on duty at Mjamba area, Tlokoeng, when the gunmen, traveling in a Corsa bakkie, opened fire on them. One constable sustained severe injuries to his upper body during the gunfire.

Following the attack, the assailants proceeded to a nearby tavern where they robbed the owner of his firearm, an undisclosed sum of cash, and liquor. They further hijacked a VW Polo to make their escape. Subsequent police patrols led to the recovery of the abandoned Polo vivo at Ncome Location outside Tlokoeng.

Despite efforts to save him, the injured constable succumbed to his wounds at the hospital. Authorities have launched an appeal for information from the public to aid in apprehending the suspects, urging anyone with relevant details to contact the SAPS crimestop number 0860010111.

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