Cape Town – Police in Free State have launched a manhunt after five people suspected to be illegal miners were shot and killed at Central Plant mine premises in Virginia.
The incident happened at around 12:55.
The motive of the killing remained unknown.
“Preliminary investigation reveals that they were shot and killed execution-style. One of the five was identified as a Mozambique national… He was identified by his brother residing in Thabong, Welkom.,” police spokesperson Captain Stephen Thakeng said.
Thakeng said that a case of five murders was registered for further investigation.
“Anyone with information that can assist in this investigation and identifying the deceased is urged to contact Detective Captain Amos Mlangeni of Virginia Detective Services at cellphone number 082 445 6050 or Crime Stop number 08600 10111,” he said.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
