The Acting National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane, says maximum resources have been mobilised to hunt down a group of brazen criminals who attacked two crime intelligence officers this afternoon in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.
Dimpane stated that the attack occurred in the Mount Edgecombe area of Durban.
“Tragically, the member driving the state vehicle succumbed to gunshot wounds at the scene. Another member, who was also shot and wounded during the attack, has been airlifted to a hospital and is currently receiving urgent medical care,” she said.
“A manhunt has been launched for the suspects responsible for this heinous act. SAPS specialised units—including crime intelligence operatives, detectives, the organised crime unit, and highly trained tactical officers—are working around the clock to track down and apprehend those involved.”
Dimpane condemned the attack in the strongest possible terms, describing it as an assault on the authority of the state and on those who risk their lives in the fight against crime.
“No stone will be left unturned in ensuring that the perpetrators are brought to justice,” the Acting National Commissioner added.
SAPS has deployed its Employee Health and Wellness (EHW) experts, including psychologists and chaplains, to provide psychosocial services to the fallen officer’s family and the Crime Intelligence unit.
“The SAPS extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the fallen officer, and wishes the injured member a full and speedy recovery,” Dimpane concluded.
MANHUNT LAUNCHED AFTER TWO CRIME INTELLIGENCE OFFICERS SHOT, ONE KILLED
