A few days after four the alleged armed robbers were killed in a shootout with police on the R59, two other suspects were fatally wounded on the same road yesterday.

Police say the incident happened on the R59 in Kliprivier.

Gauteng police spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi said police received a tip-off about suspects who were on their way to commit a sidewalk robbery in Sedibeng, Vaal.

“The suspects were intercepted, and when approached, they opened fire on the police, who returned fire, fatally shooting two of the suspects, while one fled the scene on foot,” she said.

@albertonrecordDays after four suspected armed robbers were shot and killed in a shootout with police on the N59, two more suspects were fatally wounded this afternoon. Police say the incident happened on the R59, Kliprivier.

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Nevhuhulwi said a firearm was recovered at the scene. A preliminary investigation revealed that the vehicle used by the suspects was reported stolen in Alexandra in October.

Gauteng Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni praised the team, made up of the Gauteng Tactical Response Team, Gauteng Traffic and private security companies, for their quick response and for acting decisively to protect the citizens of Gauteng province.

The second deadly attack in a week

Four suspected robbers were killed in a shootout with police on the R59 between Nelson Mandela Avenue and Swarkoppies Road in Alberton on Saturday.

Police, following up on information about a planned robbery at the business, found a car matching the description provided.

Attempts to pull over the silver Toyota Corolla led to a high-speed chase and gunfire. Four unlicensed firearms were recovered at the scene.