Cape Town – Mpumalanga police are hunting suspects sought for the murder of a man suspected to have been involved in rhino-poaching activities.
They allegedly shot and killed the 57-year-old Petrus Mabuza, who was previously arrested on several allegations related to rhino-poaching cases which are currently before the High Court, next to a shopping mall in Hazyview on Thursday. He is alleged to be the mastermind behind a rhino-poaching syndicate.
’’The deceased was sitting in his Ford Ranger double-cab bakkie next to a shopping complex, when a group of about three armed suspects, who were driving in a black VW Polo, fired several shots at him and then fled the scene. He was rushed to hospital thereafter, where he later succumbed to the gunshot injuries,’’ police said.
It is believed that his attackers were former colleagues and co-accused who turned against him after infighting in the syndicate the last month.
Members of the public are urged to assist with information that may lead to the arrest of the suspects to call the Crime Stop number at 08600 10111 or send information via MYSAPSAPP.
All received information will be treated as confidential and callers may opt to remain anonymous.
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