KwaZulu Natal (Amoutana): A 22-year-old Ethiopian national was shot during a business robbery in Amoutana – KZN, a short while ago on Monday evening.
Members of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) were dispatched to the corner of Fana Khumalo Street & Zondi Way after receiving reports of a shooting.
On arrival, it was established that six (6) armed men entered the general dealer operating out of a shipping container and held up the victim. The robbers stole cigarettes, airtime, cash, cell phones and a Flash machine.
They fired a single shot before fleeing in an unknown direction. The bullet struck the victim on his left calf. He was stabilised on the scene before being transported to the hospital by ambulance. A 9mm spent cartridge was recovered at the scene.
It could not be confirmed if the robbers had a getaway vehicle parked in the vicinity or if they fled on foot. Residents of the area are shocked as business robberies are not common in the country. However, Crime is increasing like a bullet in the country.
One of the residents said that Crime is increasing in the country because the government are busy collecting money and enjoying it. They don’t care what people are suffering with, and the Police force system is also very weak in the country.”
Furthermore, he continued by saying, “I was also present at the crime location, and it just happened in seconds; criminals didn’t give a chance to react…It just happened like a bullet.”
“Oh My god, I don’t know where Africa is going…these Crimes are not stopping at all in the country… it’s high time to leave the country. Nobody knows that the next number would be ours, so before that, leave the country,” said another user.
Another user said, “Pictures are sensitive, do not open if u have a weak heart.”