Picture: The alleged police killer, Daniel Wilfred Albert during arrest/Screengrab
By OBAKENG MAJE
The double murder case against the accused, Daniel Wilfred Albert has been postponed by the Kimberley Magistrate’s Court until 5 October 2023. Albert (38), was arrested after he allegedly shot and killed two police officials, Constable Okaetse Mandindi (35) and Sergeant Kedimetse Masilo (45) in a shoot-out in Kimberley on Tuesday.
According to the Northern Cape police spokesperson, Brig Mashay Gamieldien, the two police officials, were following up on information about a stolen hired sedan that was allegedly stolen and en route from Bloemfontein.
Gamieldien said, the vehicle was spotted in Kimberley, and Mandindi and Masilo reacted when they spotted it. She further said the police officers gave chase and followed the stolen vehicle into the Transnet premises, where the suspect allegedly crashed the bakkie and fled the scene on foot.
“The police officers gave chase and were sadly fired upon, which led to the fatal shooting of them. The armed suspect fled the scene on foot, but was later arrested,” added Gamieldien.
The Northern Cape Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola said is saddened and shocked by the fatal shooting, which resulted in the death of two police officers. Otola said the police officers were attached to the Kimberley Flying Squad.
“An attack on the police is an attack on the state. We would like to convey our heartfelt condolences to the families, relatives, and colleagues of the two fallen police officers during this period.
“We as a country, are celebrating and paying tribute to women who have left their footprint in history,” she said.
Meanwhile, the Hawks spokesperson in Northern Cape, Lieutenant Col Tebogo Thebe said, they have taken over the investigations of the case. Thebe said Albert abandoned his bail application.
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