The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service General Khehla Sitole has ordered an immediate mobilization of the 72-hour activation plan in search of the suspects behind the shooting of Sergeant Lungisile Rasmani (46) in Walmer, Nelson Mandela Bay District in the Eastern Cape Province on Wednesday evening, 19 January 2022.
It is reported that Sergeant Rasmani had just knocked off duty and was opening the gate of his residence when he was allegedly accosted by three unknown men and one of them allegedly shot him in the back.
The suspects are alleged to have robbed him of his service pistol and a cellphone.
Sergeant Rasmani, who is attached to Humewood Port of Entry was rushed to hospital where he is reported to be in a critical condition.
Cases of Attempted Murder and Robbery with a Firearm have been opened for investigation and a manhunt for the suspects is underway.
Anyone with information about the whereabouts of the suspects is urged to contact the nearest police station or call our Crime Stop number 08600 10111.
Alternatively, tip-offs can be relayed via the MYSAPS App which can be downloaded on any smart phone.
