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News24 reports that National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola has called on police officers to defend themselves when they come under attack from armed criminals.
Speaking in Lusikisiki, Masemola highlighted the death of Warrant Officer Khangelani Nomatiti, 59, who was gunned down by criminals in Ngqeleni, Eastern Cape, on Monday afternoon. Nomatiti, who worked at the Ngqeleni police station, was killed in the small town's central business district. The officer's service pistol was taken by the criminals, who reportedly fled on foot. Masemola said he was hopeful Nomatiti's killers will be arrested and added: "The message we give to our police officers is that they must defend themselves when they are under attack [by criminals]. They must [also] defend the members of the public at all costs. We are sorry and send condolences to the family of our member (Nomatiti).” Eastern Cape police spokesperson Warrant Officer Majola Nkohli confirmed that a manhunt had been launched for at least two suspects. According to Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane, the country's justice system needed a "serious review". Eastern Cape police commissioner Lieutenant General Nomthetheleli Mene argued that the killing of Nomatiti was an attack on the authority of the state.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Sithandiwe Velaphi at News24
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