DURBAN – It is alleged on 16 March 2020 at 22:30, the complainant was approached by known people who asked him to buy liquor at a local tavern at Waterloo in Verulam.
Whilst on the way they requested to go to the hospital. When the complainant refused, they threatened and forced him out of his vehicle and drove off. The victim managed to stop police officers that were in the vicinity driving past that area.
The hijacked vehicle was chased by police officers and two suspects were arrested. The hijacked vehicle was recovered. Two suspects aged 23 and 24 are expected to appear at the Verulam Magistrates Court tomorrow.
The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Khombinkosi Jula commended the police officers for the arrest and the recovery of the vehicle.