Cape Town – A group of armed men allegedly kidnapped two female traffic officers and wounded a female police officer during a shootout on Wednesday.
The two traffic officers had allegedly stopped a speeding vehicle on the R103 when two other vehicles stopped close by, police said in a statement.
Free State police spokesperson, Seargeant Mahlomola Kareli said the traffic officer was held at gunpoint when ordered to come closer to the vehicle.
“The other officer tried to respond but the driver pointed a gun at her too and she was told to approach the vehicle. Both officers were put in the vehicle and suspects fled the scene with the two traffic officials,” said Kareli.
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Vrede Stock Theft Unit members responded and later intercepted the vehicle. A shoot-out between the suspects and the police then ensued.
A police officer was shot and wounded in the leg while the suspects fled.
“The three vehicles were spotted travelling towards Gauteng. The traffic officials were disarmed and dropped off near Walkerville. They were unharmed,” Kareli said.
The Vrede SAPS police are investigating a case of attempted murder and armed robbery.
“The suspects are at large and were driving in a gold Volvo, a white Audi and a grey Toyota Fortuner. The suspects are armed and dangerous,” Kareli said.
Anyone with information is requested to contact the nearest police station, call Crime Stop at 08600 10111, or submit an anonymous tip on the MySaps app.
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