By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
The Acting Minister of Police, Professor Firoz Cachalia, has condemned the murders of two police officers, describing them as “a brazen act of violence” and “an attack on the state.”
Fullview learnt that the police officers were shot and killed on Friday while they were transporting Jabulani Moyo back to prison after a court appearance at the Roodepoort Magistrate Court.
Cachalia extended condolences to the families, colleagues, and friends of the officers.
“Their sacrifice in the line of duty is a stark reminder of the daily dangers faced by our police officers, “Cachalia said.
“We will not rest until Jabulani Moyo is behind bars.”
National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola confirmed that “maximum resources” — including crime intelligence, detectives, the Gauteng DPC tracking teams, and the Hawks — have been mobilised to locate the fugitive, who is believed to be armed with a stolen SAPS firearm.
According to the preliminary report, Moyo used the firearm — taken from one of the slain officers — to commit the killings during a prisoner transport operation.
“Moyo must be stopped in his tracks and he can only be prevented from committing further crimes if the community cooperates with the police by providing us with information on his whereabouts,” said Masemola.
The SAPS has urged anyone with information to contact Warrant Officer Rabosiwana from the Hawks on 072 844 4442.
Meanwhile President Cyril Ramaphosa said he will not comply with demands by Jacob Zuma,and He stands by his decisions to appoint Cachalia as the police minister, to put Senzo Mchunu on special leave.
Ramaphosa said, his decision to appoint Cachalia as the acting police minister is lawful, rational and in line with his constitutional duties.
Elsewhere the family of the four-year-old Eldorado Park girl who was killed after suffering abuse at the hands of her father says the 32-year-old has a history of violence.
Both the father and mother were arrested on Wednesday after police responded to a complaint about abuse of the children.