Cape Town – Police in Tonga, Mpumalanga, quickly responded to the hijacking of a truck and managed to recover it in under 40 minutes.
The incident occurred near Tonga when a silver Toyota Etios obstructed the truck’s path, and two armed men attacked the driver.
“According to information the truck was travelling from Mbombela to Kamhlushwa when it was reportedly hijacked at around 10:00. The truck driver and his crew alleged that a silver Toyota Etios overtook them then stopped right in front of the truck, obstructing them from driving further.
“Suddenly two armed men alighted from the Toyota Etios and immediately attacked the driver. They allegedly pointed him with a firearm and instructed him to get off the truck. The two victims alighted, leaving behind their cellphones inside the truck. The suspects are said to have fled the scene with the truck.
“The victims managed to get assistance from a good Samaritan who borrowed them a mobile phone to contact the Police.
#sapsMP Swift response by #SAPS Tonga has resulted in the recovery of a hijacked truck in less than 40 minutes after it was hijacked at Kamhlushwa near Tonga, yesterday 16/10. Suspects sought. Info->D/WO Mbambo on 082 389 8112 #TrioCrimes #CrimeStop #MySAPSApp ME… pic.twitter.com/4H7yEXLbrb
— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) October 17, 2023
“A hijacking case was opened at Kamhlushwa SAPS and police immediately cascaded the message to nearby stations,” police spokesperson Colonel Donald Mdhluli said.
Police promptly responded and, with the help of nearby stations, located the hijackers.
“Tonga SAPS members responded swiftly and blocked all possible escape routes. It was during this time when Tonga SAPS members spotted the truck driving at a high speed in Tonga. The truck was followed and when the suspects realised that they were being pursuit, they stopped the truck, alighted then took on foot before disappearing into nearby bushes.
“Both the truck as well as the luggage estimated at about R2 Million were recovered,” said Mdhluli.
Investigations revealed that the truck was destined for KaMhlushwa and Malelane.
Police are appealing for information to apprehend the assailants and can be contacted through Crime Stop at 086-001-0111 or local police stations or the My SAPS App.
Follow African Insider on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
Source: AFP
Picture: X/@SAPoliceService
For more African news, visit Africaninsider.com
