NORTHERN CAPE – Police in Niekerkshoop have launched an intensive search for six armed suspects who attacked a 60-year-old farmer in Niekerkshoop this morning at about 10:00.

It is reported that the armed suspects accosted the farmer at his farm house. He was reportedly burnt with an iron on his abdomen. The suspects fled with his single cab Toyota bakkie which was recovered by the police about 15 kilometres outside Griekwastad towards Groblershoop. The victim is currently receiving medical treatment in Hospital.

Police investigations will determine if any other items were stolen besides the bakkie. The robbers are reported to be armed and dangerous. Members of the public are urged to urgently contact the police with information about their whereabouts. The Station Commander of Niekerkshoop, Captain Paul Goliath can be contacted at 082 448 6910 or the Investigating Officer, Detective Warrant Officer Godffrey Kubashe at 082 448 6572 or alternatively at 053 354 0730/1. Every piece of information received will be treated with confidence.

The Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service in the Northern Cape, Lieutenant General Risimati Peter Shivuri has pointed out that the police will not spare any effort in making sure that these perpetrators are brought to book. “Rural safety and security is a priority in the Northern Cape and criminals cannot be allowed to threaten the farming community”, so emphasised Lieutenant General Shivuri.

Source: South African Police Service