Cape Town – SBV Services is offering a R1 million reward to anyone with information that would lead to the arrest of suspects after cash-in-transit security guard was killed and three colleagues were wounded in a robbery in Kimberley on Friday.
In a statement, the SBV Services said the three wounded victims were treated for their injuries in hospital.
The SBV vehicle was ambushed by several assailants who used high-powered guns and explosives to attack the SBV armoured vehicle, said Group CEO of SBV Services, Mark Barrett.
“Our thoughts are with our team members and their families for the trauma sustained because of this attack. We are offering a reward of R1m in response to the senseless loss of our colleague and SBV will double up its efforts to ensure that all the individuals involved in this attack will be brought to book and face the full consequence of the law,
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“Our message to these criminals is clear: SBV will put in all the necessary resources required and work very closely with the authorities to apprehend these criminals involved in attacks against SBV. We confirm that we will never close a case until it is solved. We will make sure that these criminals involved in this senseless and violent attack are apprehended and that justice is served,” said Barrett.
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The company asked anyone with information to contact SBV’s Hotline on 083 408 7029.
“This line is active 24/7 and all callers can be assured that confidentiality is maintained,” it said.