Western Cape police arrested a 30-year-old suspect on for his alleged involvement in the murder of a police official in Mfuleni on Sunday.
PICTURE: PixabayThe police’s Novela Potelwa said the 29 year old police
woman, was attached to Samora Machel SAPS and had allegedly been out with a
friend visiting acquaintances in the area when the incident occurred.
She was off duty at the time of the incident.
‘’Mfuleni police were alerted to an unknown body that was
discovered in Malgas camp, Extension 4, Mfuleni in the early hours of Sunday
morning. Upon arrival they initiated an investigation. It was in that process
that it was ascertained the deceased person was an SAPS member,’’ said
Brigadier Novela Potelwa.
Potelwa added that further investigations about the
circumstances that led to her death including the possibility that she was
raped
The Hawks has since taken over the investigation.
Western Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lt Gen Thembisile
Patekile has expressed condolences to the family and colleagues of the deceased
police constable. He assured that with the investigation currently underway, the
law will take its course.
Done By: Mitchum George
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