A top detective was shot and wounded during a hijacking.
Detective Sergeant Sibusiso Nonjezi, stationed in Nyanga, was driving a state vehicle in Harare when he was shot and robbed of his service pistol. Police say the hijacked white VW Polo was later recovered.
Police spokesperson Captain FC van Wyk confirms: “Provincial Detectives are investigating a case of attempted murder and hijacking following an incident on Monday at about midnight in Ntlanzi Street, Kuyasa, Harare, where the 35-year-old sergeant was robbed of his duty pistol and hijacked of the VW Polo state vehicle that he was driving at the time.
“The suspect shot and injured the police official in the right shoulder and face. The member was taken to a nearby medical facility for treatment.
“The incident was reported to Harare SAPS at about 03:00. The vehicle was recovered at 60 Block Kuyasa and handed in for processing. The motive behind this shooting incident forms part of the police investigation. No arrests as yet, investigation continues.”
Nyanga Community police forum secretary Dumisani Qwebe said Nonjezi is one of the best officers in the precinct.
“He is that detective that will go out of his way to make an arrest, he searched for slain teen Amahle Quku’s killer who was in hiding. The teenager was raped and killed by a man known to her. He has investigated many high profile cases including that of Nomvuzo Atoli whose body was discovered at a dumping site in Browns Farm.
“We wish him a speedy recovery. We were very shocked to hear about this shooting and condemn the shooting of our officers.”
Western Cape CPF board chairperson Francina Lukas that the loss of any life strikes a profound chord, as does the attempted murder of any person within the community which resonates as a tragedy for all.
“Today, as a community and as a nation, we must unite and declare #enoughisenough.
“The passing of or injury of a law enforcement officer, whether in the line of duty or otherwise, inflicts an even deeper wound. These individuals are our guardians, tasked with safeguarding our safety and security. When our protectors are not safe, it is a cause for grave concern,” Lukas said.
“As the Provincial Community Police Forum (CPF) Board, we extend our thoughts and prayers to Detective Nonjezi's family, friends, and colleagues during this immensely difficult time and wish him a speedy recovery.
“While we acknowledge that no words can alleviate the current pain and difficulties we hope they will find some comfort in knowing that the entire community stands alongside them.”
The police appealed to anyone with information regarding this incident to contact Crime stop on 08600 10111.