Johannesburg – One national traffic police (NTP) officer has been shot dead in Diepsloot and another is fighting for his life in hospital.
The traffic police officers, who were on duty near Diepsloot, came under a hail of bullets when they went to buy food at a nearby filling station, where a robbery was in progress.
They came under fire from armed robbers and one officer was fatally wounded on the scene.
Another officer suffered severe injuries and was airlifted to hospital, where he remains in critical condition.
“The attack took place in the early hours of this morning,” said the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) on Sunday.
“It is with a deep sense of sorrow that the Road Traffic Management Corporation reports about a brutal attack that left one of its national traffic police officers dead and another recovering in hospital.”
The RTMC said it was “deeply saddened” by the tragic event and “sends its sincere condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the deceased officers”.
The RTMC added: “We pray for the speedy and full recovery of the injured officer.
The RTMC said it will provide psycho-social support to the affected families.
“Counselling will also be extended to other NTP officers as well.”
No arrests have been reported.
