LIMPOPO PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONER OF ORDERS IMMEDIATE ARREST OF SUSPECTS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MURDER OF POLICE SERGEANT IN LEBOWAKGOMO
POLOKWANE – The Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, has ordered an immediate arrest of suspects involved in the fatal shooting of a Police Sergeant at his house after reporting off duty in the early hours of Wednesday, 5 February 2025, at approximately 01:00, at Staanplaas in Lebowakgomo policing area under Capricorn District.
According to the reports, the 37-year-old Police Sergeant, from the Provincial Flying Squad Unit, had just returned from work when he was suddenly shot by an intruder at his home. The unknown suspect stole the victim’s service pistol, laptops and cellphones from the house and fled the scene in a white bakkie that was waiting outside the yard.
The Police Sergeant was transported to a medical facility, where he tragically succumbed to his injuries upon arrival.
The Provincial Commissioner and her management team visited the crime scene and were joined by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), which will be leading the investigation.
Lieutenant General Hadebe has strongly condemned this senseless act of violence, which resulted in the tragic death of a dedicated police officer. She extended heartfelt condolences to the family and colleagues of the late Sergeant.
“The killing of a Police Officer is very serious and in light of what transpired the team that we have assigned is already working on preliminary information and we hope will assist us to shed light on what led to the killing. We have also mobilised maximum resources to ensure that we apprehend the suspects,” said Lieutenant General Hadebe.
The public is urged to assist in identifying a suspect who matches the description in the attached photo.
Anyone with information that could assist in the investigation is urged to contact Lieutenant Colonel Richard Boshomane at 079 894 5601, Warrant Officer Phaladi Makola at 082 749 2233, the Crime Stop number at 08600 10111, or the nearest police station.
