Mpumalanga Safety, Security and Liaison MEC Sibongile Manana has condemned the attempted hijacking of a Mpumalanga Member of the Executive Council responsible for the Department of Human Settlement.
The incident happened at the Bapsfontein off-ramp on 18 October 2010 at approximately 20:15
MEC Madala Masuku was travelling to a meeting when the vehicle they were travelling in was cornered by a silver BMW with blue lights on. The MEC’s car also had its blue lights on, and the driver never stopped when the three occupants of the BMW tried to stop them in the first attempt.
The suspects then shot close to the rear window of the MEC’s car and it came to a halt, but no one was hurt. Two of the three suspects approached the MEC’s car armed and stole items from the vehicle.
MEC Manana has therefore called on the police to urgently investigate the incident and arrest the criminals before other people fall prey to the criminals.
“These suspects pose a threat to the safety of our communities and they should be arrested in order to keep our province secured,” said Manana.
Manana has also called on the community to assist the police by informing them when they spot the BMW or know the suspects and also advise motorists to be cautious and to drive to the nearest police station when stopped by such a car.
Enquiries:
Joseph Mabuza
Cell: 082 678 1450
Tel: 013 766 4055
Source: Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison, Mpumalanga Provincial Government
