Hadebe demands immediate arrest of a police sergeant murderers

LEBOWAKGOMO

The Provincial Commissioner of the Police in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, has ordered an immediate arrest for 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.

Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba, Limpopo Provincial Police Spokesperson, said 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,” explained Mashaba.

Following the incident, Provincial Commissioner Hadebe and her management team, joined by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), which will be leading the investigation, visited the crime scene.

Hadebe has strongly condemned the senseless act of violence, saying it unfortunately 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 Hadebe.

Anyone with information that could assist in the investigation is urged to contact Lieutenant Colonel Richard Boshomane on 079 894 5601, Warrant Officer Phaladi Makola on 082 749 2233, the Crime Stop Number on 08600 10111, or the nearest police station.