CONDOLENCES POUR IN TO FAMILY OF SLAIN POLICE OFFICER

The Eastern Cape Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nomthetheleli Mene has conveyed her heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the late Captain Bulelani Mvundlela, who was fatally shot outside his home in KwaBhaca on Saturday, 09 March 2024. According to the statement released by police, the incident occurred at about 20:00 , where Captain Mvundlela’s lifeless body was found lying next to a police vehicle just outside his premises at Badibanise location, Lubhacweni A/A in KwaBhaca. Mvundlela sustained several gunshot wounds in the upper body.  The circumstances surrounding the incident are unknown at this stage.  The officer was the unit commander at the Mount Frere Commercial Crime Unit. Police urge anyone who could share some light about the incident or with information that could lead to the arrest of the suspect (s) to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111. General Mene said, “These barbaric and cowardly attacks on police officials is a serious concern”. “Even though, we will not be able to bring his life back, but it would bring us solace to see those involved in his death being held to account for their heinous crime”, added Lt Gen Mene.