By BAKANG MOKOTO
26 December 2024- A police officer (34) is expected to appear in the Ganyesa Magistrate’s Court on 27 December 2024, for attempted murder. A police officer, who is a constable attached to Bray Police Station, was arrested in the early hours of Tuesday morning, 24 December 2024, in Ganyesa.
The North West police spokesperson, Colonel Adele Myburgh said the suspect was apprehended after he allegedly shot a victim (21) at a local tavern. Myburgh said the victim was rushed to a local hospital, where he was admitted in a serious condition.
“A 9mm pistol was seized and the matter was referred to the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) for further investigation,” she said.
Meanwhile, The acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General Patrick Asaneng, welcomed the arrest and thanked the police for their continued efforts. Asaneng also reiterated that employees involved in criminal conduct will not be condoned in the service.
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