A shooting incident claimed the lives of two people while one suspect has been arrested by Ladybrand police.
On 11 June 2024 at about 04:50, Maseru Bridge police were summoned to an incident at the long distance taxi drop-off near the Border Post after reports of a shooting.
On arrival at the scene, members found two males in a pool of blood next to the taxi they just alighted from. It is alleged that an unknown number of males got off from a white Isuzu bakkie and started shooting at the passengers alighting from the taxi traveling from Johannesburg, fatally injuring two males aged 31 and 40.
After the shooting, the suspects got onto the bakkie and sped off. A lookout was given to the nearby stations and the bakkie was intercepted along the R26 road near Manyatseng by Ladybrand police. Two suspects fled and disappeared in the dark leaving the 29 year old driver behind. After searching the vehicle, a 9mm firearm was found and confiscated. Ladybrand police have opened two cases of murder.
Police are pleading with anyone who might have information on the suspects to contact Detective Colonel Bolsiek at 082 466 8530, or call Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or drop an anonymous tip-off on MySAPS App.
