Another Eastern Cape mass shooting leaves 6 people dead in Qumbu
The victims are believed to be members of a Community Policing Forum in Godini village in the Eastern Cape.
FILE: Police tape at a crime scene. Picture: Thomas Holder/Eyewitness News
JOHANNESBURG - Police in the Eastern Cape have confirmed a mass murder in Qumbu.
Eastern Cape police said the victims were all members of a Community Policing Forum in Godini village.
"Eight unknown armed opened fire on a group of community patrollers at Tina Falls near Qumbu last night," said Eastern Cape police spokesperson, Majola Nkohli.
He said the motive behind the attack was being investigated.
"The motive for the shooting is unknown at this stage, police are urging anyone with information that could lead to the arrest of the suspect to contact the lead of the investigation team," said Nkohli.
This incident follows another mass murder that took place in Lusikisiki that left 18 people dead last week.
Meanwhile, Eastern Cape police are urging the community of Qumbu to come forward with any information that may lead to arrests following the mass shooting.
Nkohli said police are investigating six counts of murder and four counts of attempted murder.
"The suspects are unknown and they are still at large. We urge anyone with information to share it with police by contacting the team leader. The information can also be shared via our crime stop number,” said Nkohli.