Police in Cape Town are investigating a triple murder in Samora Machel. The murders were perpetrated on Tuesday, June 24. 

The Western Cape police spokesperson, Colonel Andrè Traut, said the bodies were found in the morning. 

“The bodies of three men, aged between 26 and 35, were discovered around 8am in different locations within close proximity of each other in C Section informal settlement, Samora Machel,” Traut said. 

He said police received information that these murders may be linked to an act of vigilantism. 

“Preliminary information indicates that the victims were allegedly accused by community members of being armed robbers and were subsequently targeted and killed in what appears to be a vigilante-style attack. Although post-mortem examinations will confirm the exact cause of death, it is suspected that the victims were fatally assaulted,” Traut said.

Police have warned those who participated in this crime that they will be prosecuted. 

“Vigilantism is condemned in the strongest possible terms. Such acts are not only unlawful but also undermine the rule of law. Those found to have participated in this brutal crime will face the full force of the law,” Traut said. 

Police urge anyone with information to come forward and assist in bringing those responsible to justice. 

Members of the public can contact Crime Stop anonymously at 08600 10111 or make use of the MySAPS mobile application.

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