| Police officer hands himself over to Brits police after the alleged murder of his ex-wife | |
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| Date Published: | 2023/04/05 |
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Media Statement
POTCHEFSTROOM - A 39-year-old Sergeant handed himself over to Brits Police on Wednesday morning, 5 April 2023, for the alleged murder of his 35-year-old pregnant ex-wife. It is alleged that the police officer who is stationed at Rapid Rail in Silverton, Pretoria and residing at Ga-Rankuwa went to Brits hospital where her ex-wife was working. According to information, the wife who was working as a switchboard operator, was at the hospital entrance when the suspect fired several shots and instantly killed the victim. The suspect who handed himself over to the police after the incident, is expected to appear soon before the Brits Magistrates’ Court. The motive of the incident is unknown at this stage and investigations by the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) are underway.
Meanwhile, the Provincial Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena condemned the incident and conveyed his deepest condolences to the victim’s family, friends and colleagues. Once more, he urged employees to utilise the services of the Employee Health and Wellness (EHW) and other professionals, bearing in mind that this is the second incident involving police officers in less than a month.
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