Ngobeni saddened by deaths of Nyoni cops
KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Mmamonnye Ngobeni says it is tragic that there have been more deaths of the men and women in blue at the hands of criminals.
Last night, officers based at Nyoni Police Station were overpowered by suspects who had been in holding cells of the station.
They are said to have grabbed one of the officers' pistol and opened fire on the policemen.
The two officers were wounded. One of the suspects was killed during the incident while another managed to escape.
Both policemen died later in hospital.
KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Mmamonnye Ngobeni says she is saddened that there have been more deaths of the men and women in blue at the hands of criminals.
Last night, officers based at Nyoni Police Station were overpowered by suspects who had been in holding cells at the station.
They are said to have grabbed one of the officers' pistol and opened fire on the policemen.
Ngobeni says many South Africans choose to serve fellow citizens well aware of the dangers that come with joining the police force.
"You don't have a guarantee that when you go to work you will be able to come back in the afternoon. when incidences of this nature happen it confirms that the calling that we are executing as members of the South African Police Service is very unique and exceptional," she said.
Ngobeni has pleaded with the community to work with the police in apprehending the suspect who is at large.
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