Four criminals killed in hail of bullets

HARDING – Four suspects have been shot and fatally wounded in a shootout with police in Harding on Monday morning. A multidisciplinary team comprising of officers from the Hawks, K9 Unit and other units operationalised intelligence about the robbery which was to be executed at a mall in Harding.

A businessman went into a bank inside the mall and withdrew an undisclosed amount of money and as he made his way out of the mall, he was accosted by the suspects who robbed him of the cash.

Police are still chasing after more suspects who fled the scene. A firearm as well as the money which was robbed was found in possession of the suspects. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the suspects is urged to contact the nearest police station or call the Crime Stop number 08600 10111.