Hawks hunt killers of Eastern Cape police officer shot in front of his spouse

The Hawkshave stepped up their hunt for suspects who shot dead an off-duty Eastern Cape police officer, withpublic assistance soughtin cracking the case. Sgt Ndodomzi Dion Tengile, 42, was killed at Zizamele Township in Butterworth in the early hours of February 2 2024. Tengile was attached to visible policing at Port St Johns SAPS.

The East London Hawks’ serious organised crime investigation unit is investigating the case. “Preliminary findings indicated that Sergeant Tengile was travelling with his spouse from Port St Johns to Msobomvu,” Hawks spokesperson WO Ndiphiwe Mhlakuvana said. “It is alleged that after withdrawing business-related funds from First National Bank in Butterworth, the couple returned to their residence at Zizamele Township.

“Shortly thereafter, while Sgt Tengile remained seated inside his motor vehicle, two unidentified armed suspects reportedly approached him. “Gunshots were fired, fatally wounding the officer. “The suspects allegedly robbed the spouse of cash and personal belongings before fleeing with the deceased’s Toyota Fortuner.” The vehicle was later found abandoned near the crime scene.

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The matter was handed over to the Hawks after a murder docket was opened. “A multidisciplinary team was activated, consisting of seasoned detectives, forensic experts and crime intelligence operatives,” Mhlakuvana said.

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