The Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe has strongly condemned an incident in which a Police Sergeant stationed at Vuwani Police Station allegedly killed his wife and then committed suicide at Vyeboom Phalama village on Sunday 22 August 2021, at about 15:00.
It is alleged that the off duty police officer was alone at home when his wife (28) entered the house from the neighbourhood. The police officer (42), reportedly shot his wife and then turned the gun on himself.
The police were on their routine patrol duties when they received a report about the incident and rushed to the scene. On arrival, they found both deceased lying in a pool of blood.
“Members of the South African Police Service are expected to be on the forefront in the battle against gender-based violence and as human beings, forming part of the broader society, they have to lead by example and approach relevant internal and/or external platforms to seek assistance when faced with domestic challenges. There isn’t any justification to solve problem by violent means, which often leads to the loss of lives,” concluded Lieutenant General Hadebe.
Cases of murder and inquest have been opened and police investigations are continuing.
