Three people believed to be officials of the Beitbridge taxi association were shot dead at a food outlet in Musina during a gunfight.
In a media statement, police in Limpopo confirmed that members of a taxi association were seated at a food outlet in Musina Extension 02 at around midnight when unknown attackers approached and opened fire.
Police vow to leave no stone unturned in ensuring that the remaining suspects are swiftly brought to justice.
Provincial police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba said police are investigating this tragedy, and taxi-related violence cannot be ruled out yet.
“According to reports, three people were tragically killed in the incident, including a 36- and a 35-year-old member of the Beitbridge Taxi Association, as well as a 24-year-old suspect,” said Ledwaba. A fourth person sustained gunshot wounds and is currently receiving treatment at the hospital.
Ledwaba further said, “Preliminary investigations reveal that members of the taxi association were seated at the food outlet when unknown assailants approached and opened fire. During the attack, a male victim who was hit by stray bullets managed to return fire with his licensed firearm, fatally wounding one suspect while another escaped.”
Police recovered a firearm with ammunition, believed to belong to the deceased shooter, along with several cartridges and fragments from the scene.
Three counts of murder and one count of attempted murder have been opened at Musina police station.