The body of a policeman who had been shot repeatedly in the head was discovered in a roadside ditch in Folweni‚ south of Durban‚ on Tuesday morning.
Police spokesperson Colonel Thembeka Mbhele said that the body had been happened upon by a passer by who raised the alarm.
“Community members alerted the police when they found a man who was dead along the road between Umbumbulu and Folweni.
“On arrival the members established that the body was that of a 38-year-old police officer who was stationed at King Shaka International Airport‚” Mbhele said.
She said that he had been on his way to work when he was shot three times in the head and once in the chest by unknown suspects.
“His service firearm was taken. A case of murder was opened at Folweni police station for investigation‚” she said.
Durban cop killed on way to work
The body of a policeman who had been shot repeatedly in the head was discovered in a roadside ditch in Folweni‚ south of Durban‚ on Tuesday morning.
Police spokesperson Colonel Thembeka Mbhele said that the body had been happened upon by a passer by who raised the alarm.
“Community members alerted the police when they found a man who was dead along the road between Umbumbulu and Folweni.
“On arrival the members established that the body was that of a 38-year-old police officer who was stationed at King Shaka International Airport‚” Mbhele said.
She said that he had been on his way to work when he was shot three times in the head and once in the chest by unknown suspects.
“His service firearm was taken. A case of murder was opened at Folweni police station for investigation‚” she said.
Would you like to comment on this article?
Register (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Trending
Latest Videos