A LEAP officer succumbed to injuries following an accident
in Mitchell’s Plain, on Sunday morning.
PHOTO SUPPLIED: Officer Shakeel Abrahams It is reported that the 24-year-old officer along with his
partner who are stationed at Philippi East had been travelling from an
anti-gang operation in Atlantis and were dropping off colleagues in Mitchell’s
Plain.
It is understood that while travelling along Weltevreden
Road towards Westgate Mall the driver lost control of the vehicle. Both
officers were transported to hospital where the one officer succumbed to his
injuries. No other persons were injured.
Tributes have since poured in following news of officer
Shakeel Abrahams’ death. Community crime-fighting organisation, Fight Against
Crime SA (FACSA), says Abrahams served his community with exceptional courage,
integrity, and dedication.
‘’The Safety and Security directorate is saddened by the
death of the dedicated officer and offer our condolences to the grieving
family. We wish the second officer a speedy recovery and have vowed our support
to the families. I will be visiting the affected families this week,’’ said JP
Smith, Mayco Member for Safety & Security.
Done by: Mitchum George
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