SBV SERVICES IS OFFERING a R1 MILLION REWARD FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO THE SUCCESSFUL ARREST AND PROSECUTION OF SUSPECTS INVOLVED IN THE TRAGIC LOSS OF LIFE OF AN SBV EMPLOYEE IN A CASH-IN-TRANSIT ATTACK IN KIMBERLEY
Houghton, 5 August 2022 – We are extremely saddened to report the loss of one of our employees in a callous attack on one of our vehicles this morning the 5th of August 2022 in Kimberley. Mark Barrett, Group CEO of SBV Services says, “on behalf of the entire company, I wish to extend our sincere condolences to his family and colleagues. Three members of the team have been injured and are being treated in hospital. Our thoughts are with our team members and their families for the trauma sustained because of this attack. We are offering a reward of R1m in response to the senseless loss of our colleague and SBV will double up its efforts to ensure that all the individuals involved in this attack will be brought to book and face the full consequence of the law.”
SBV Services is offering a reward of R1 million for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of these criminals. The SBV vehicle was ambushed by several assailants who used high powered guns and explosives to attack the SBV armoured vehicle.
Mark Barrett further adds, “SBV will not tolerate any attack that places our employee’s lives and health at risk. Our message to these criminals is clear: SBV will put in all the necessary resources required and work very closely with the authorities to apprehend these criminals involved in attacks against SBV. We confirm that we will never close a case until it is solved. We will make sure that these criminals involved in this senseless and violent attack are apprehended and that justice is served.”
SBV cannot comment further as an investigation is underway and we are cooperating with the SAPS as they investigate.
We know that community members are critical to the fight against crime. SBV encourages members of the community with any information regarding this attack to contact SBV’s Hotline 083 408 7029 to provide information to SBV’s investigations team. This line is active 24/7 and all callers can be assured that confidentiality is maintained.
Barrett adds, “We extend our thanks to the paramedics at the scene and the medical professionals at the hospital who are providing expert care for our colleagues.”
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Contact:
SBV Services (Pty) Limited
Communications Department
Email: communications@sbv.co.za
