A 34-year-old suspected male has been arrested in a connection with a violent robbery that took place in Hlogotlou, Sekhukhune District in January 2024.
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A 34-year-old man who ambushed a Limpopo couple on the road as they returned from the bank with a large amount of money has been arrested.
The couple were traveling from Groblersdal town after withdrawing a significant sum of money following a prior arrangement with a banking institution in January 2024.
"As they approached a speed hump in Sephaku village, two masked suspects emerged, fired multiple shots, and wounded the male victim in the hip and right leg. His fiancée was left unharmed," said Limpopo police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Stephen Thakeng.
He said the suspects allegedly demanded the money, which the victim handed over before they fled the scene on foot.
"The local police responded swiftly, recovering three spent cartridges and two live rounds of ammunition. The wounded victim was transported to the hospital for medical treatment."
Speaking about the arrests, Thakeng said members of the Limpopo Provincial Investigation Unit received information regarding the whereabouts of one of the long-sought suspects involved in the robbery.
The man was arrested on Saturday night in Hlogotlou.
"The suspect was found in possession of an unlicensed firearm and nine live rounds of ammunition," Thakeng said.
He was arrested on the scene and charged with conspiracy to commit robbery, robbery with a firearm, attempted murder and possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition.
The suspect appeared in court on Monday and was remanded in police custody.
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