On Monday 15 April 2024 at about 02:00, Tumahole police received a complaint of an ATM bombing at the corner of Koloane and Tumahole Street.
Members rushed to the scene and on arrival they were met with gun fire. During the exchange of gunfire, one suspect, estimated to be in his late twenties, was shot and killed while a security vehicle was riddled with bullets from the fleeing suspects.
It is alleged that about 12 heavily armed suspect were spotted at the scene after the explosion. The suspects managed to take the money and fled the scene on foot.
It was also discovered that a male bystander was shot and wounded in the foot during the shootout. A manhunt is underway to trace and arrest all involved suspects.
Tumahole police have opened cases of attempted murder and murder. Anyone who might have information on the whereabouts of these suspects, is urged to contact Provincial Organised Crime Unit member Detective Sergeant Malefane Motloung 073 380 4603 or call Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or drop an anonymous tip-off on the MySAPS App.
