Probe underway following deadly shootout in Butterworth between suspects and EC cops
This comes after six suspects were shot and killed by members of the police’s National Intervention Unit on the N2 hear near Gcuwa on Thursday.
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JOHANNESBURG - Police are investigating Thursday’s deadly shootout between suspects and police in the Eastern Cape.
This comes after six suspects were shot and killed by members of the police’s National Intervention Unit on the N2 hear near Gcuwa.
It’s believed one of the deceased is a wanted criminal from the Western Cape.
Eastern Cape police spokesperson, Siphokazi Mawisa:
“Police spotted the vehicles next to Cofimvaba and attempted to stop them. The suspects sped off. A chase ensued, and a backup was called to assist on the chase, and while they were between Ndabakazi and Butterworth, the alleged suspects shot at the police who then retaliated.”
The province’s outgoing provincial commissioner Nomthetheleli Mene said this was a victory, adding that the deployed teams were working hard to combat crime in the Eastern Cape.
BREAKING; More than five people have been killed during a shootout with Police in Butterworth near Ndabakazi in the Eastern Cape this afternoon. @_NMabaso
— EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) February 20, 2025