Resources mobilised to apprehend police killers
This after police officers from across the country were shot and killed
SAPS management urges greater co-operation from communities by actively joining in the fight against police attacks and killings.
This after three police officers from across the country were shot and killed, while a further two sustained gunshot wounds – all during the course of the weekend.
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One of the police officers who sustained fatal gunshot wounds was a sergeant in the flying squad, based in Empangeni.
He was killed during a shoot-out between suspects and the police at about 7.30am on Sunday on the N2 near Empangeni.
The 45-year-old sergeant’s colleague was wounded and rushed to hospital for treatment.
In Gauteng, a 45-year-old sergeant attached to the crime intelligence unit was shot and killed on Saturday afternoon while following up on information pertaining to a murder case.
While patrolling the area in his State vehicle, he was shot multiple times by a group of unknown gunmen and disarmed of his State-issued firearm.
He succumbed to his wounds at the scene.
Also in Gauteng, a member attached to the Eldorado Park police station was shot and wounded while attending to a complaint shortly after midnight on Saturday.
Gauteng police have since mobilised all resources in a bid to apprehend those responsible for both incidents.
Meanwhile, in Mpumalanga, a 37-year-old Vispol (visible policing) sergeant was killed during a shoot-out with robbers on Friday.
The member was part of a team that was following up on information pertaining to a planned robbery when they came under fire at a guest house.
Six suspects have since been arrested and eight weapons seized.
‘Members of the Employee Health and Wellness (EHW) unit, which includes chaplains and psychologists, have been dispatched to provide counselling services to the deceased members’ colleagues and families, as well as to those members receiving medical treatment in hospital,’ said Saps management in a statement.
‘With the management of Saps continuously ensuring adherence and compliance to the implementation of the Police Safety Strategy, which seeks to enhance the safety of police officers on and off duty, the need for increased co-operation between Saps and communities cannot be over-emphasised.
‘Communities continue to play a pivotal role in sharing vital information by acting as the eyes and ears of our police officers in detecting criminal elements within society.
‘Communities are, therefore, constantly reminded to share crime-related information on the Crime Stop number 08600 10111 or download the MYSAPS app on any smart phone.
‘Members of the public are reminded that they may opt to remain anonymous when sharing information.’
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