Farmer’s wife fights back, shooting intruder

A Jeffreys Bay woman shot an intruder on her farm in Kabeljauws after suspected armed robbers attacked, stabbing her in the head, according to police.

The 48-year-old woman was in the office next door to her home at 8.30 on Friday when she heard noises outside the premises, police spokesperson Captain Gerda

Swart said.

She assumed it was her husband, but then saw two armed men – one carrying a firearm and the other a sharp object – trying to gain access to the office.

On seeing the woman, one of the suspects fired several shots at her.

She retaliated. The second suspect stabbed her but she shot him in the upper body, while his accomplice fled.

After the suspect ran away, the woman phoned her husband who alerted emergency services officials.

She was treated for her injuries.

The wounded suspect was admitted to hospital and is expected to appear in the Humansdorp Magistrate’s Court once he is discharged.

Anyone who has information that could lead to the arrest of the suspect who fled can contact Detective Warrant Officer Francis Scott on 082-441-7645.

– News24