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News24 reports that an off-duty East London police officer was found dead on the street on Saturday morning. The 28-year-old constable, whose name has not yet been released, was discovered on Mxina Street in Beacon Bay's Nompumelelo Township, East London.
He was attached to the Duncan Village police station. Police spokesperson Warrant Officer Majola Nkohli indicated: "At this stage, the circumstances surrounding the incident are unknown. Police have opened a case of murder, and the investigation has been taken over by the Hawks for further investigation." The Eastern Cape's police commissioner, Lieutenant-General Nomthetheleli Mene, condemned the incident and pointed out: "Our foot soldiers dedicate their lives to protect their communities - and, for that reason, they could easily be targeted by criminals when they are off-duty." Anti-crime activist Amanda Timms said police officers were being targeted by criminals and elaborated: "Police officers put their lives on the line each day. Now, criminals are targeting off-duty members as well. I hope the perpetrator or perpetrators are caught. Life means nothing to these criminals."
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Sithandiwe Velaphi at News24
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