WATCH: Somali Man Shot By Robbers Outside FNB in Giyani
A Somali man narrowly escaped death after being shot by two armed robbers outside the First National Bank (FNB) at Masingita Mall in Giyani.
The incident took place as 36-year-old Ally Hassan, a resident of Nkomo Village, approached the bank with R80,000 in cash intended for deposit. Two unidentified assailants on foot targeted Hassan just as he reached the bank entrance.
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WATCH: Somali Man Shot By Robbers Outside FNB in Giyani
Hassan initially tried to avoid the robbers, but one of the men approached him, grabbed his arm, and demanded the cash. Acting quickly, Hassan managed to break free and attempted to enter the bank. However, one of the suspects then drew a gun and fired two shots at him.
In the ensuing chaos, Hassan threw the plastic bag containing the cash in an attempt to protect himself. Unfortunately, one of the bullets grazed his left side near the armpit, causing a minor injury. Police later recovered two cartridge casings from the scene.
The attackers, described only as two unidentified African males, fled on foot. Their identities remain unknown, and no FNB employees were harmed in the incident. Authorities are calling for anyone with information to come forward to assist with the investigation.
The incident was caught on camera and can be watched below:
[WATCH] Somalian Man Robbed R80,000 and Shot by Two Armed Robbers at a Bank Entrance in Giyani.
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Social Media Reacts to Viral Video of the Attack
A video of the incident shared on X (formerly Twitter) by the news blog @TheTruthPanther has sparked a heated reaction online. Some users showed a lack of sympathy for Hassan, while others suggested that he may have been betrayed by someone aware of his cash transaction. Here’s what some had to say:
@Ngwanahlahlamo1:
Good news. He was supposed to remain in Somalia 🇸🇴 minus one illegal immigrant
@mabitsel:
They should aim for head. Not legs One bullet -1Problem