The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service, General Riah Phiyega has noted with shock and deep concern the cold blooded killings of members who were attacked whilst executing their official duties.
In the most recent incidents, a Detective Constable, A. Krishanlal attached to the Pinetown SAPS in KwaZulu Natal was shot and killed and Constable S.J. Mngoma was critically injured whilst attending to a robbery scene in Pinetown.
In another incident Constable Primrose Nikani and Constable Mandisi Nduku attached to the Houtbay SAPS, Western Cape were shot at whilst patrolling in Imizamo-Yethu informal settlement. Constable Nikani died on the scene and Constable Nduku who was critically injured, later died in hospital. A suspect was arrested in connection with the shooting in Western Cape over the weekend.
These senseless attacks and killings are a real course for concern not only for the SAPS Management, but also for the community at large. It is against this backdrop that the members of the community are urged to be vigilant and ready to share any intelligence that might lead to the arrest of these callous criminals even before they realise their evil plans.
The SAPS will not be deterred by the these heinous acts in their quest to ensure that all people in South Africa are and feel safe and as a result the SAPS has intensified the search for the perpetrators and appeal to whoever has any information on these incidents to immediately inform the nearest police station or call the Crime Stop number at 08600 10111. Callers have a choice to remain anonymous.
General Phiyega will visit the bereaved families to offer her condolence.
The National Commissioner of the SAPS condemns these vicious attacks on the SAPS members and reiterates that the perpetrators will be brought to justice.
Enquiries:
Brigadier Phuti Setati
Tel: 012 393 5491
Cell: 082 778 4312
Email: setatiphuti@saps.org.za
Incidents of police attacks and killings
