Police are asking the public’s help as they work to track down those responsible for the kidnapping of ANC regional secretary and Mpumalanga MEC for Human Settlements, Speedy Mashilo.
On Thursday, Speedy Mashilo was travelling along the R568 between Ekangala and KwaMhlanga when he was hijacked and forced into a vehicle by a gang of criminals. The MEC was then driven to Tembisa where he was dropped off that evening and managed to find help.
The suspects got away with his bakkie, bank cards, cash and a hunting rifle with 25 rounds of ammunition.
Police spokesperson Selvy Mohlala said: ” The hijackers drove towards the East Rand. They then went into a particular house in a township where they put him into another car. Later, they drove towards Olifantsfontein or Tembisa and dropped him off in a secluded area at around 8pm.”
“Police have launched a manhunt for the suspects who hijacked the vehicle of the regional chairperson of the ANC regional secretary and Mpumalanga MEC for Human Settlements Speedy Mashilo. A case of carjacking was reported,” Mohlala added.
Sources: MSN, EWN
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