Johannesburg – Two policemen from the Anti-Gang Unit who had been a part of a criminal offense prevention workforce conducting patrols in Reiger Park have been shot useless.
The cops had been responding to gunshots within the space after they had been gunned down at about 19:30 earlier this night, Friday, 7 August 2026.
They had been ambushed as they drove in the direction of the supply of the photographs, the place they had been allegedly ambushed.
Provincial Commissioner of the Police in Gauteng Lieutenant Common Tommy Mthombeni has mobilised sources, together with Crime Intelligence, Monitoring Crew, Crime Scene Administration in addition to the Directorate for Precedence Crime Investigation.
The Appearing Nationwide Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), Lieutenant Common Puleng Dimpane, has appealed to the neighborhood of Reiger Park and surrounding areas to face with the police by helping investigators in bringing to justice these accountable for the brutal homicide of two Anti-Gang Unit members.
Whereas most sources, together with specialised investigative models, have been mobilised to seek out the killers, Lieutenant Common Dimpane believes that members of the neighborhood maintain the important thing to fixing this case.
“We all know that somebody noticed what occurred. Somebody is aware of who pulled the set off, who deliberate this assault or the place the suspects are hiding,” mentioned Lieutenant Common Dimpane.
“We’re pleading with the neighborhood to not shield ruthless criminals who don’t have any regard for human life.
“Your silence solely emboldens those that proceed to terrorise your neighborhood.”
The Appearing Nationwide Commissioner urged residents to work hand in hand with the police by sharing any data, irrespective of how insignificant it might appear.
“Our members will not be simply cops,” mentioned Lieutenant Common Dimpane.
“They’re fathers, moms, husbands, wives, little children who go away their properties every single day figuring out they might not return, all within the service of defending South Africans.
“At present, two households are mourning as a result of these courageous officers answered a name for assist.”
“We’re asking the folks of Reiger Park to face with us. Stand with the households of those fallen heroes.
“Stand for justice. Stand in opposition to criminals who proceed to rob communities of peace and security.
“If one thing, say one thing. Assist us be sure that these accountable are arrested and face the complete may of the legislation.”
Lieutenant Common Dimpane reiterated that the SAPS will go away no stone unturned in monitoring down the perpetrators and making certain they’re introduced earlier than the courts to reply for his or her crimes.
