Police Yet to Identify Two Killed Alongside Suspected Mthatha Extortionist in Shootout

Posted on September 5, 2024
by Yashmika Dukaran

The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Eastern Cape is still working to identify two individuals who were killed alongside suspected Mthatha extortionist Dalinzolo Mareke during a shootout with police officers near Mthatha last night.

According to authorities, the incident occurred when the suspects confronted officers regarding a police operation conducted at the home of one of the suspects. During the confrontation, a shootout ensued, resulting in the deaths of the three suspects. One police officer was injured in the exchange.

O.R. Tambo District Police Commissioner, Major-General Phumzilo Cetyana, condemned the suspects' actions, stating, "That is behavior we cannot tolerate, especially within a police base. The suspects allegedly shot at the officers first, and the police retaliated appropriately to protect the base."

The investigation into the identities of the two individuals is ongoing.