Two Free State cops found killed at community service centre

File picture: Skyler Reid/Independent Media

File picture: Skyler Reid/Independent Media

Published Jun 29, 2017

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Bloemfontein - Two police constables stationed at a community service centre in Koffiefontein in the Free State were found shot dead on Thursday morning. 

Police spokesperson Brigadier Motantsi Makhele said the bodies of two constables, both aged 32, were found with bullet wounds after they were on duty at the centre.  

"The first one, Constable Obert Boitumelo Mekoa, sustained a bullet wound in the head, and the other one, Constable Mzonani David Manjo, sustained two bullet wounds, one in the head and another one at the back."  

Makhele said the bodies were discovered by their colleagues when they came back from a patrol. 

"It appears like they were shot by someone or people who might have attacked them in the community service centre. One service pistol believed to belong to one of the deceased members is also missing," Makhele said.  

"A case with two counts of murder and Armed Robbery was registered for further investigation." 

Police appealed to anyone who might have information regarding the incident to come forward.  

Acting Provincial Commissioner, Major Geneneral Moeketsi Sempe, said: "We would like to send our condolences to the families of these two members, it is always sad to lose members in this manner. 

"I have already established a team of Detectives under the leadership of the Deputy Provincial Commissioner of Detectives, they will work around the clock, and won't rest until they detect the perpetrators of this ruthless act." 

African News Agency

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