On 19 June 2021, at 14:00, the Provincial Trio Task Team followed up information regarding the suspects that were involved in the killing of a police officer. On 15 June 2021 at 19:10, Sergeant Siyabonga Radebe (34) was playing snooker at C Section in Umlazi when he was shot by two armed men who also robbed him of his bag.
He was rushed to hospital where he was certified dead on arrival.
The team proceeded to Baker Road at W Section in Umlazi where it was reported that the suspects were busy celebrating the death of a policeman.
One of the suspects pointed a firearm at the police officers and he was fatally wounded. The suspects aged between 27 and 38 were placed under arrest for murder.
A vehicle that was used during the murder was also taken to police pound for further investigation.
A woman who is a relative was arrested a C Section in Umlazi. The suspects will appear in court next week.
This arrest is an indication that police officers are determined in tracking down all suspects who are involved in criminal activities. The members of the community must always remember that an attack of a police officer is an attack to the nation.
