Five Eastern Cape police were shot dead in an apparent robbery at the Engcobo Police Station during the early hours of this morning.
Police have circulated a high alert to all Eastern Cape police stations following the attack on the Engcobo police officers by a gang of robbers.
Eastern Cape police spokeswoman Captain Namhla Mdleleni said It is reported that five male members, a Warrant officer and four Constables were shot and fatally wounded while two other male officers were wounded during the robbery.
"The two were taken to hospital where they received medical attention and were discharged. They are reported to be in a stable condition.
Other five female members who were on duty namely, the data capturer and other functional members are receiving trauma counselling," she said.
The robbers are still at large
Five Eastern Cape police officers fatally shot in attack on police station
Police have circulated a high alert to all Eastern Cape police stations following the attack on the Engcobo police officers by a gang of robbers.
Eastern Cape police spokeswoman Captain Namhla Mdleleni said It is reported that five male members, a Warrant officer and four Constables were shot and fatally wounded while two other male officers were wounded during the robbery.
"The two were taken to hospital where they received medical attention and were discharged. They are reported to be in a stable condition.
Other five female members who were on duty namely, the data capturer and other functional members are receiving trauma counselling," she said.
The robbers are still at large
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