The Western Cape Police have
confirmed that a third police officer died last night, the 38-year-old
Constable Thandile Gantsho was part of the shootout which took place in Philippi last
week.
Three police officers came under
attack while they were busy with an operation in Siqala Informal Settlement,
whereby two officers died and one was rushed to hospital.
Constable Gantsho succumbed to her injuries
last night. Police Spokesperson
Thembinkosi Kinana said constable Gontsho has severed the SAPS for right years.
“The Western Cape Police would like
to send condolences to the family of the deceased Police officer as well as the
colleagues who worked with her all the years” Kinana added.
Kinana said our message to the
criminals is very clear they can run but we shall find them, jus as we have
done in the past.
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