Another two police officers gunned down in Gauteng

Pretoria- The National Commissioner of Police, General Khehla John Sitole has condemned the killing of two members of the South African Police Service in two separate incidents over the past three days.

Yesterday morning, at about 05:00, a 43-year-old Reservist Constable and a Warrant Officer were responding to a complaint at Section H, Ekangala near Bronkhorstspruit, Gauteng.

On arrival at the scene the Constable approached four men to make enquiries. Instead, the men fired several shots at the constable and he succumbed to his wounds. The member’s service firearm was taken.

In a separate incident, on Saturday, 23 June 2018, a police Sergeant was killed when he arrived home from work at about 18:30 at Paynville, Springs. The member was off duty but still in his full uniform when he was killed. The suspects fled the scene without taking anything.

The National Commissioner has condemned the continuous callous attacks on our police officers.

“The attacks on our police officers are continuing unabated and I have reiterated to our men and women in blue not to fall with their guns”, said General Khehla John Sitole.

“I have also tasked that a specialised team be mobilised to track and bring those responsible to book”, added General Sitole.

Anyone with information that can lead to the arrest and prosecution of the suspects is encouraged to contact the police on SAPS Crime stop number 08600 10111, callers may remain anonymous.

Source: South African Police Service

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