A hijacking suspect wielding a toy firearm was shot by elite police officers after attempting to commandeer a vehicle transporting members of South Africa's National Intervention Unit near the G20 summit venue in Johannesburg. The lone assailant confronted the officers and tried to force them from the car before the specialized unit neutralized the threat. Authorities confirmed the incident occurred as world leaders gathered for the summit at Nasrec Expo Centre in Gauteng, where more than 40 heads of state convened to address global challenges like debt relief and climate policy.
Security forces deployed over 3,500 additional officers and established military standby support to protect delegates from 19 nations, the European Union, and the African Union. Deputy National Police Commissioner Tebello Mosikili noted that intelligence teams provide daily threat assessments and verified information for rapid operational response. The extensive security operation extends across nine provinces under Operation Shanela, with checkpoints, roadblocks, and patrols covering routes to airports and accommodations for visiting dignitaries.
Security forces deployed over 3,500 additional officers and established military standby support to protect delegates from 19 nations, the European Union, and the African Union. Deputy National Police Commissioner Tebello Mosikili noted that intelligence teams provide daily threat assessments and verified information for rapid operational response. The extensive security operation extends across nine provinces under Operation Shanela, with checkpoints, roadblocks, and patrols covering routes to airports and accommodations for visiting dignitaries.
