Thugs attempted to hijack a woman’s car in broad daylight at Gerehu, Port Moresby, yesterday.
Fortunately, police intercepted and shot one of the suspects.
Gerehu Police Station Commander, Robert Kurei, said two men held up the woman and whilst trying to get away in her car, a senior police officer arrived just in time to shoot one of the suspects down.
The other suspect was apprehended by police after his accomplice was shot and rushed to the Port Moresby General Hospital for treatment.
“Although the victim did not sustain any serious injuries, she was traumatised,” police say.
The woman’s daughter took to social media this morning, saying: “Thank God mum was not harmed during the shootout. The car however, has multiple bullet holes and is currently being cleared by police.
“Mum’s phone and bank card were also stolen.”
Drivers and pedestrians have been urged to take extra precaution whilst on the road, especially in the red zone areas of the city.
NCD Metropolitan Superintendent, Ben Turi, confirmed the incident yesterday after the delay of the opening of the new Tasion Police Barracks.