EASTERN CAPE | BUTTERWORTH TAXI OWNER GUNNED DOWN BY UNKNOWN ASSAILANTS

The SAPS Provincial Organised Crime Unit  are investigating two separate murder incidents whereby  a taxi boss was gunned down in Butterworth and  the bodies of  three (03) males were discovered  with gunshot wounds at Indwe yesterday, 19 April 2023.

In the first incident, on Wednesday, 19 April 2023 at about 21:00, police were summoned to a complaint of shooting at the Main Road in Mzamo Township, Indwe.  

Three male bodies with gunshot wounds were found lying on the road.  

The circumstances surrounding the murders are unknown at this stage and a case of murder (three counts) was opened for further investigation.   

In another unrelated incident, a 52-year-old taxi owner succumbed to fatal gunshot wounds after being rushed to a local hospital in Butterworth.  

It is alleged that the victim was waiting for his lift to arrive when unknown suspects shot him several times before fleeing. 

It is further alleged that a second victim, who was attempting to assist was also shot, and injured.  

The motive behind these attacks are unknown. 

Police are urging anyone with information that could assist in both these cases to contact the investigating team on 082 301 7762.

Provincial Commissioner, Lt Gen Nomthetheleli Mene has iterated that, ’our team of seasoned detectives will definitely not rest until these perpetrators are arrested and brought before court.  We appeal to members of the community to come forth with any information that can lead to the speedy arrest of these ruthless and callous killers. Information can be communicated anonymously via Crime Stop number on 08600 10111.