President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent a message of condolences to the families of six community patrollers who were killed in Tina Falls/Godini near Qumbu in the Eastern Cape late on Sunday night.
According to the police, the patrollers were reportedly preparing for duty at their base at Lugongozo Senior Secondary School when they were ambushed.
Six patrollers lost their lives while four were injured.
“Our thoughts are with the families of these community members who died in the course of playing their part to keep their area safe.
Following so soon after an equally tragic shooting at Lusikisiki, this new incident saddens and outrages us.
However, it should also add to our resolve to stop criminals from terrorising communities in the mistaken belief that they’re untouchable,” said Ramaphosa.
The president also wished the survivors of the massacre a speedy recovery.
Ramaphosa sought to assure the nation that those responsible for the killings will be apprehended.
“They will be brought to justice alongside anyone who harbours such criminals and does not report information to the authorities.
Government will continue to work with communities to ensure our homes, neighbourhoods and public spaces are safe and that criminals know they will pay for their deeds,” highlighted the president.
Ramaphosa applauded the police investigation, adding that he has confidence that the police are following a positive lead.
