Station commander killed while responding to Greytown business robbery

Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has condemned the killing of a South African Police Service (SAPS) station commander who was shot while responding to a business robbery in Greytown, KwaZulu-Natal.

The Lieutenant Colonel was killed on Thursday while responding to the robbery, during which a business owner was shot and injured and employees were assaulted.

Cachalia described the attack as a “senseless and cowardly” killing of a police officer who was carrying out her constitutional responsibility to protect communities and uphold the law.

“The Station Commander demonstrated exceptional courage and commitment to duty by personally leading her members in responding to the robbery,” Cachalia said.

A SAPS sergeant was also shot and wounded during an exchange of gunfire. The injured officer is receiving medical treatment.

The Acting Minister commended the police officers who responded to the robbery and pursued the suspects, as well as private security personnel who assisted SAPS during the operation.

Cachalia extended his condolences to the station commander’s family, friends and colleagues following her death.

He also wished the injured sergeant a speedy recovery.