By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
The police in the North West are urged to use available services of the South African Police Service’ Employee Health and Wellness (EHW) to get psycho-social support. This comes after two police officers allegedly killed themselves over the weekend.
The North West police spokesperson, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone said in Dithakong village, outside Mahikeng, a Warrant Officer (58), who was attached to Mahikeng Public Order Police (POP), allegedly shot and killed his wife (46), then turned the gun on himself.
“The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning. The Lomanyaneng Police Station registered murder and inquest dockets for investigation. According to information, the couple was found in the bedroom.
“The wife was certified dead at the scene, while the husband was taken to Mahikeng Provincial Hospital for medical treatment. However, he was certified dead at the hospital. The motive of the incident is unknown,” said Mokgwabone.
He further said in Potchefstroom, a Lieutenant Colonel (50) attached to the Provincial Tactical Response Team (TRT), allegedly shot and killed himself along New Machavie Road, outside Potchefstroom on Sunday morning.
Mokgwabone added that no foul play is suspected and the inquest docket has been opened for investigation.
Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the families, relatives, friends and colleagues of the three deceased persons.
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