A Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) officer was disarmed while on duty in Lenasia on Thursday, triggering a full-scale manhunt by authorities. According to JMPD spokesperson Xolani Fihla, the incident occurred when multiple male suspects confronted the officer during official duties. "During the encounter, the suspects managed to disarm the officer before fleeing the scene in a getaway vehicle toward the Golden Highway," Fihla stated. The officer did not sustain serious physical injuries and is receiving medical and wellness support services following the traumatic ordeal.