Police have launched a manhunt for two suspects who shot and killed two on-duty officers on Friday evening in Ivory Park, Johannesburg.
The victims were a Sergeant and a Constable stationed at Ivory Park police station.
They were conducting crime prevention duties in Ivory Park Extension 9 when unknown suspects opened fire.
The attackers fled with two police pistols, a SAPS rifle, and the officers’ cellphones.
Task Team Deployed to Find Suspects
Gauteng Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni has appointed a specialised task team to investigate the killings.
Police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe said the team includes experienced detectives and specialised units, who have been tasked with tracking the suspects and recovering the stolen firearms.
Maximum resources mobilised to help police with the manhunt
National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola instructed Lieutenant General Mthombeni to take immediate action.
He ordered the deployment of maximum resources to capture the criminals who killed and disarmed the officers.
Appeal for Public’s Help in Manhunt to Track Suspects
Police are appealing to the public for information.
Police urge anyone with details about the incident or the suspects’ whereabouts to call 08600 10111 or contact Ivory Park station commander Brigadier Ngcobo at 076 411 2314.
Tips can also be submitted through the MySAPS App.
