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NIU Officer Shoots Suspect Who Tried to Hijack G20 Patrol Car in Johannesburg

Police say replica guns used in crimes are treated as real firearms under South African law.

Overview

  • Police say the suspect stepped onto Empire Road near Nasrec on 21 November and pointed what looked like a gun at the NIU driver.
  • An NIU member fired once and wounded the suspect, and officers later found the weapon was an imitation firearm.
  • The suspect was taken to hospital under police guard and is expected to face an attempted hijacking charge when medically cleared.
  • NATJOINTS reported a zero‑tolerance posture and warned that any criminal acts targeting the G20 operation will draw a decisive response.
  • Authorities described a large, multi‑agency security deployment across Johannesburg, and several protesters were arrested after attempts to block motorcades near the summit venue.