News24 | Brave off-duty cop fights off hijackers outside Humansdorp shop

An off-duty female police officer fought off two armed men who allegedly attacked her in Humansdorp.

An off-duty female police constable fought off two armed men who allegedly attacked her outside a shop in Humansdorp on Sunday.

Eastern Cape police spokesperson Warrant Officer Majola Nkohli said that one suspect, an 18-year-old, was arrested and a replica firearm recovered.

It is alleged that around 17:20, two men armed with firearms attempted to hijack the officer and force her into the boot of her vehicle outside a shop at the corner of Du Plessis Street and Main Road.

According to Nkohli, the officer resisted the attack, and the arrival of private armed response and police vehicles helped in apprehending one of the suspects.

The second suspect managed to flee the scene.

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The 18-year-old suspect is due to appear in the Humansdorp Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, where he faces charges of attempted hijacking, attempted kidnapping, assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm, and contravening the Firearms Control Act.

Police urged anyone with information that could lead to the arrest of the second suspect to contact the investigating officer, Detective Warrant Officer Zuan Nepgen, on 081 234 7783, or Crime Stop on 08600 10111.

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