BY KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

THE acting provincial police commissioner in the North West, Major General Jacob Tsumane visited the Mokotedi family after he was shot dead yesterday. Contable Johannes Mokotedi and his colleague were on duty at around 15:00 when they came head-on with a group of armed men at a Mooi Nooi local shopping centre, outside Brits.

Tsumane said: “The gang robbed a local clothing shop in the complex. They saw constable Mokotedi in the marked police van when they were about to leave. Two of the gang members fired several shots at police direction which one caught Mokotedi on his head. He died instantly, and the suspects sped-off.  Mokotedi is the first police officer to be killed while in line of duty in the province this year.

“Mokotedi leaves his wife and two kids aged 6 and 8. We have established a team led by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation to probe this case. The team will not rest until those who are responsible are brought to book.  I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences to Mokotedi family.”

Tsumane said the SAPS will make sure the family of the deceased is taken care of and receive the necessary support.

-TDN

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