Issued by: PVW Provincial Government-
The MEC for Public Safety and Security, Mr Paul Mashatile, has condemned the senseless Killing of two police officers at Windmill Park in the East Rand at 24:05. They are Constable Clinton Alson, aged 24 years and Reservist Constable W Matsepe, aged 22 years.
"I strongly condemn such heinous crimes committed this morning by certain irresponsible members of the public. I also want to send my sincere condolences to the families of the police officers who died."
The MEC urged the community of Windmill Park to co-operate with the police in divulging information which might assist the police in arresting the suspects.
"I call for immediate investigation into this matter to ensure that these criminals are apprehended. I also call for harsher sentences to be imposed."
The MEC and Provincial Commissioner of police, Commissioner Sharma Maharaj in Gauteng are looking into establishing a unit to coordinate the investigation of cases related to the killing of police officers.
There is a reward of +/- R250 000 is being offered for any information which will lead to the arrest and conviction of the perpetrators.
Issued by : Delca Maluleke
Telephone : 355-1800
Cell : 083-631-3313
Fax : 355-1860