COLLEAGUES of a young female constable have been left shattered following her brutal murder at the KwaDabeka police station, yesterday (29 August).
Nontuthuko Mthembu, who started working as a police officer last year, was allegedly shot and killed by a man believed to be her boyfriend before he turned the gun on himself.
According to KwaDabela SAPS communications officer, Capt Mazwi Mbatha, the suspect, who was based at the Inanda Cluster, was in one of the offices with Mthembu at the KwaDabeka police station when they heard her screaming for help and asking for forgiveness.
“We then heard about four gunshots and rushed into the office but unfortunately they were declared dead on scene,” said Mbatha.
Mbatha told the Highway Mail the staff have received counselling, however the situation is still tense at the station.
“We have had lots of people coming in and out since the incident happened,” added Mbatha.
Mthembu was described as a bubbly people’s person who respected her job.
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