BREAKING NEWS: Eish neh! – Robber loses leg and his ‘private parts’ after failed C.I.T heist

GAUTENG – A suspect in a cash-in-transit (CIT) robbery reportedly lost his private parts and a leg during a failed heist in the early hours of Tuesday morning in Thokoza on the East Rand. According to reports, the incident occurred when a group of armed suspects attempted to bomb a cash van in Phola Park Extension 5.

According to police at least 10 suspects were involved in the failed heist. The vehicle was allegedly rammed by a silver BMW at the intersection of Khumalo and Murubisi streets. One of the suspects reportedly exited the vehicle with live explosives and attempted to detonate them near the cash van.

The bomb exploded, allegedly causing the suspect to suffer a severe injury that included the loss of a leg and private part. Images showing the aftermath, including a dislocated leg and male private part near the bombed vehicle, have circulated widely on social media.

Police spokesperson Captain Tintswalo Sibeko confirmed the incident, saying officers are investigating a case of armed robbery and attempted murder. He confirmed that no cash was taken during the attempted robbery. The suspects reportedly fled the scene in three other vehicles.