The Ministry of Police is deeply saddened following the tragic news of the murder of two dedicated members of the South African Police Service, who were shot and killed while transporting a suspect from court yesterday morning in Roodepoort, Gauteng.
The officers were transporting Jabulani Moyo, an awaiting trial prisoner, when they were ambushed and killed. The suspect is currently on the run after committing this heinous act.
The Acting Minister of Police, Professor Firoz Cachalia conveyed the Ministry’s sympathies to the families, expressing the following: “We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of the fallen detectives. Their sacrifice in the line of duty is a stark reminder of the daily dangers faced by our police officers as they work to uphold the rule of law and ensure the safety of all South Africans. We owe them – and every officer who puts on the blue uniform – a debt of gratitude that words alone cannot fully express. The National Commissioner of Police,
General Fannie Masemola has deployed maximum resources to track down and apprehend the suspect, Jabulani Moyo. We condemn this brazen act of violence in the strongest possible terms. An attack on the police is an attack on the state. We will not rest until Jabulani Moyo is behind bars. We urge the public to come forward with information on the whereabouts of Jabulani Moyo immediately. No detail is too small, and your assistance could be critical in ensuring that justice is served. To the men and women in blue: we stand with you. We mourn with you. And we will continue to support you as you carry out your vital work on behalf of our nation.”
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