PUBLIC ASSISTANCE IS REQUESTED FOR THE ARREST OF POLICE (SAPS) ASSASSINS
MPUMALANGA – It is alleged that in the early hours of Monday, 3 April 2023 a member from Crime Intelligence Middleburg (SAPS) received a tip-off from an informer regarding the theft of diesel at a mine near the N4. The member contacted his colleague from Middleburg Detective Services and they drove together in a state vehicle, a white Toyota Hilux double cab using the Stoffburg road as directed by the source.
Along the road, they came across a yellow diesel bowser matching the description and made a U-turn, and stopped it. It is further alleged that three male persons alighted from the truck and started shooting at the officers. In the process, one member was shot and later succumbed to his injuries while the other sustained serious injuries and was taken to a hospital in Middleburg for treatment. Three pistols with 25 rounds of ammunition and five cell phones were recovered at the crime scene.
The Provincial Head of the Hawks, Maj General Gerber condemned the senseless attack of the dedicated members. He appeals to members of the public who may have witnessed the incident or who may have information to come forward. All information received will be dealt with in strict confidence. It is a sad day when police officers are shot and killed for executing their duties.
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Anyone with information that can lead to the arrest of the perpetrators can contact the investigation officers Col Nkoana at 071 481 3503 and Captain Maboko at 071 481 3098.
Police urge anyone with any information on Crime to call the Crime Stop number at 08600 10111. Alternatively, members of the public can send information via MYSAPSAPP. All received information will be treated as confidential and callers may opt to remain anonymous.
