It is reported that three guards were on duty and patrolling the Unisel Mine premises, when a group of more than 20 men brandishing with firearms stormed them.

There was an alleged shootout between the guards and the robbers - resulting in the security personnel being overpowered and tied up.

According to police spokesperson Stephen Thakeng, one of the guards was assaulted by the suspects and was later admitted to a nearby hospitals within the Matjhabeng precinct.

Thakeng confirmed three 9mm pistols, an assault rifle, and a shotgun were robbed from the security officers.

It is alleged the suspects then started to strip copper cable from the Winder house of the Unisel mine premises.

The quantity and the value are currently unknown - a case of business robbery has been registered for further investigation.

At the time of speaking to OFM News, the police confirmed no arrest had been made, and they were requesting assistance from anyone with information that could lead to the arrests of these armed robbers.

OFM News/Ike Mosia