The South African Police Service SAPS in the Eastern Cape has initiated an extensive search for at least two individuals who fatally shot a police Warrant officer in Ngqeleni on Monday.
Spokesperson Warrant Officer Majola Nkohli said at about 245pm, it is alleged that two men, with at least one of them armed with a firearm, accosted a 59-year-old police Warrant Officer at Chaplain Street in Ngqeleni.
It is further said that the police officer was fatally shot, and his service pistol was stolen, he said.
Police are requesting anyone with information that could lead to the arrests of the alleged criminals to contact their local police station. The information can also be shared via Crime Stop at 08600 10111.
Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nomthetheleli Mene expressed words of grief to the family.
