Two Boksburg correctional services officials were shot dead in Duduza in the East Rand on Tuesday morning. It’s understood that the pair were killed as they were tracing a parolee who had absconded.
Justice and correctional services minister Ronald Lamola said the two officials, named as Mr Faku and Mr Moliki, were killed at around 07:45am as they were tracing a parolee who had absconded. A state firearm was stolen from one of the officials.
The department of Justice said a state firearm was stolen from one of the officials. The motive for the deadly shooting is still unclear at this stage.
“The tremendous sense of loss is magnified by the tragic circumstances under which such a violent assault was unleashed against our officials. I wish to send my heartfelt and deepest condolences to the families of the deceased and correctional officials,” Lamola said.
Lamola said the ministry and the police will leave no stone unturned until the apprehend the murder suspect.
“We, together with SAPS, will leave no stone unturned in investigating this crime and apprehending those behind the killing of our officials. We want to send a strong message that acts of lawlessness will never be tolerated.”
