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Two Arrested for Violent Truck Hijacking in North West
Two suspects have been arrested in connection with a violent truck hijacking in North West, where a driver was assaulted, and diesel worth R200,000 was stolen. The arrests were made during an intelligence-driven operation on Thursday, February 20, in Ledig village, near Sun City. The suspects are expected to appear before the Mogwase Magistrate’s Court on Monday, February 24, facing charges of hijacking, kidnapping, theft, and assault.
The hijacking took place on December 12, 2024, near Boshoek outside Phokeng. According to police spokesperson Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone, three men in a silver Volkswagen Polo hijacked a truck carrying diesel. The assailants allegedly threatened the truck driver with a firearm, forced him to a secluded area, and proceeded to assault him before stealing his cellphone and cash.
The suspects drained diesel worth R200,000 from the truck before releasing the victim, who was able to recover his vehicle with the keys still inside.
A multi-agency task force, including the Provincial Investigation Unit, Rustenburg Tactical Response Team (TRT), Public Order Police (POP), and Bojanala Platinum Sub-District 2 Crime Intelligence, tracked down the suspects and raided one of their residences. During the operation, officers seized a pellet gun believed to have been used in the crime and the silver Volkswagen Polo used as the getaway vehicle.
Acting police commissioner of North West Major General Patrick Asaneng praised the collaborative efforts of the law enforcement teams. Investigations into the case continue.
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