| Alleged Zam Zamas shot and killed in confrontation with law enforcement agencies in Sabie | |
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| Date Published: | 2024/11/29 |
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Media Statement NELSPRUIT - An investigation is underway following a shooting incident between alleged illegal miners and law enforcement agencies in Sabie on Thursday, 28 November 2024. During the evening of yesterday, a team consisting of members of the Police and other law enforcement agencies were conducting routine patrols in the area of the new Village mining shaft when they were reportedly attacked by alleged illegal miners. The report indicates that the miners fired shots at the Police from different directions, resulting in the injury of a Police Warrant Officer from K9 Unit who was shot in the leg. In response, the law enforcement officers fired back and it was during this period when three alleged miners were fatally shot. Two AK-47 rifles as well as approximately 500 rounds of ammunition for AK-47 rifles were recovered at the crime scene. The injured member was taken to hospital for medical treatment. Meanwhile a case of attempted murder is being investigated, and the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) will lead the investigation with regard to circumstances surrounding this incident.
The Acting Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Major General (Dr) Zeph Mkhwanazi, has emphasized the importance of law enforcement officers to always remain vigilant whilst carrying out their daily duties. "From what has been collected at the crime scene, one can clearly see that we are dealing with a serious situation whereby alleged illegal miners mean business are heavily armed. It is crucial that our members remain watchful at all times."
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