Six armed people suspected of being involved in extortion activities were killed during a shoot-out with the police on the R61 between Mthatha and Ngcobo on Monday afternoon.
Police spokesperson Brig Nobuntu Gantana said police stopped a vehicle during an intelligence-driven operation at about 5.30pm.
“The suspects stepped out of the vehicle and opened fire on police members. Officers returned fire in self-defence, resulting in the fatal shooting of all six suspects,” Gantana said.
The Independent Police Investigative Directorate will investigate the incident.
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Six extortion suspects killed in shoot-out with police in the Eastern Cape
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Six armed people suspected of being involved in extortion activities were killed during a shoot-out with the police on the R61 between Mthatha and Ngcobo on Monday afternoon.
Police spokesperson Brig Nobuntu Gantana said police stopped a vehicle during an intelligence-driven operation at about 5.30pm.
“The suspects stepped out of the vehicle and opened fire on police members. Officers returned fire in self-defence, resulting in the fatal shooting of all six suspects,” Gantana said.
The Independent Police Investigative Directorate will investigate the incident.
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