Siyabonga Hadebe Umlazi K9 officer shot dead SAPS

Seargent Siyabonga Hadebe who was shot dead near his home.

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Female relative amongst suspects arrested for Umlazi K9 officer’s murder

Police have arrested suspects for Umlazi K9 officer’s murder. Sergeant Hadebe was shot dead while playing pool in Umlazi.

Siyabonga Hadebe Umlazi K9 officer shot dead SAPS

Seargent Siyabonga Hadebe who was shot dead near his home.

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Police have arrested suspects who allegedly murdered Umlazi K9 officer near his home after following up on reports that the suspects were busy celebrating the death of a policeman

Sergeant Siyabonga Radebe was playing snooker at C Section in Umlazi when he was shot by two armed men who also robbed him of his bag on Tuesday, 15 June. The 34-year-old was rushed to hospital where he was certified dead on arrival.

POLICE APPREHEND SUSPECTS FOR MURDER OF UMLAZI K9 OFFICER

KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson, Colonel Thembeka Mbele said that on Saturday afternoon, the Provincial Trio Task Team followed up information regarding the suspects that were involved in the killing of a police officer.

“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.”

Mbele also said that 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.

Radebe’s death came a day after two K9 Unit dogs lost their lives in the gunfire. Shaka from Shongweni K9 was shot dead in the line of duty and Simba from PMB K9 Unit was also shot and killed.

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