Extensive Manhunt for Suspects in ATM Bombing Incident in South Africa
Police in Gauteng are searching for about 30 suspects involved in the bombing of five ATMs at a Hammanskraal shopping mall. The brazen attack injured a security officer after a shootout with law enforcement. The investigation into attempted murder and ATM bombings is ongoing with no arrests made so far.
In Gauteng, police have initiated a robust manhunt for approximately 30 suspects allegedly involved in bombing five automated teller machines (ATMs) at a shopping mall in Hammanskraal, Tshwane. This incident occurred early on Sunday morning and resulted in the injury of a security officer due to a violent exchange of gunfire between the suspects, police, and private security personnel.
Authorities have officially registered a case regarding the attempted murder and the bombings of the ATMs, marking an ongoing investigation into the matter. Police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Mavela Masondo detailed that the attack commenced with a confrontation between the gang and a security guard conducting patrols outside the mall.
The unfolding situation in Hammanskraal highlights the severe threats posed by organized crime, specifically ATM bombings. While no arrests have been made, law enforcement remains determined to apprehend the suspects. The incident underscores the need for enhanced security measures to prevent such violent attacks in the future, with law enforcement actively pursuing those responsible.
Original Source: newscentral.africa
