A police officer was killed on New Year’s Eve.
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- Gauteng police have arrested a man accused of stabbing an on-duty police officer on New Year’s Day.
- The 56-year-old petty officer died while conducting a stop and search operation in Rosettenville, Johannesburg.
- National Commissioner Fannie Masemola said SAPS management was concerned about the continued attacks on (and killings of) police officers.
Gauteng police have arrested a man accused of stabbing to death an on-duty police officer on New Year’s Day.
Petty Officer Ntshidi Marutla, 52, was disarmed from his service pistol and fatally stabbed during a stop and search operation in Rosettenville on January 1.
Another officer sustained a stab wound and was taken to a nearby medical center for medical attention.
Within hours of the crime, a suspect was linked to the crime scene and subsequently arrested by members of the Johannesburg Police Headquarters.
The suspect was found in possession of the murder weapon and with the officer’s service pistol.
At the time of his death, Warrant Officer Marutla had 30 years’ service, having joined the force in 1992. He was attached to Moffat View Police Station.
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In a separate incident, Gauteng police have launched a search for a group of four men who shot dead an off-duty police officer at his home on December 29, 2022.
Petty Officer Anton Seeber, a detective attached to the Linden Police Station, was asleep when unknown individuals entered his home demanding his service pistol. They shot and killed him and stole his service pistol and his personal belongings.
The police are requesting the cooperation of the communities in the area to present information that will help the police to apprehend those responsible for the murder.
National Commissioner Fannie Masemola said SAPS management was concerned about continued attacks (and killings) on police officers.
“We are constantly implementing our police safety strategy and plan to ensure the safety of members on and off duty.
“Communities should also come together and play an active role in reporting or sharing information about known criminals in their communities. Our condolences go out to the families, friends and colleagues of our members, and a speedy recovery to the injured member.” he said.
