WATCH | Footage reveals moments before a Soweto doctor was gunned down in his surgery

Murder

Cape Town – The National healthcare Professionals Association (NHCPA) has reportedly condemned the murder of a 56-year-old Soweto doctor at his surgery in Soweto.

According to News24, Dr George Koboka, who practiced in Diepkloof, was killed by four gunmen, who allegedly went straight to his office and shot him on Friday.

The incident happened just a week after gunmen stormed his surgery and robbed patients of their cellphones, the report said.

The Citizen reported that Koboka was rushed to hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

Three suspects have since been arrested following the incident, said the report, which also quoted the NHCPA as expressing its dismay at the continued murder of medical professionals by gangs of criminals.

“No amount of poverty nor economic struggles by anything, warrants orchestrated killing of selfless professionals who sacrifice their valuable time to serve patients and to care for their families,” the NHCPA said, according to The Citizen.

Meanwhile, CCTV footage of the moment when Koboka was shot, has emerged on social media.

In the video clip, four men are seen entering Dr Koboka’s surgery. They walk past patients who are waiting to be attended to. They walk straight into Koboka’s office where they shoot him.

Panicked patients are then seen running out of the surgery while the receptionist cowers under the desk.

Messages of condolences have been pouring on social media:

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