Search for 'person of interest' following cop killing

Port Elizabeth police have released an identikit of a person of interest following the murder of Detective Constable Bonga Ngcingwana
Port Elizabeth police have released an identikit of a person of interest following the murder of Detective Constable Bonga Ngcingwana

Port Elizabeth police on Friday released an indentikit of a person of interest following the murder of a police constable earlier this week and are offering a reward for any information that would lead to the successful arrest of the suspect.

Detective Constable Bonga Ngcingwana, 35, was shot dead while on duty in Mendi Road, New Brighton on Tuesday afternoon.

Bonga was travelling with his 37-year-old partner, a sergeant, when four men in a Silver Toyota Etios jumped out, in the middle of the street, and opened fire on the pair.

Police have since released an identikit of a person of interest, a man between the ages of 25 and 30.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Lieutenant-Colonel Mayi at 082 697 5914, or Lieutenant-Colonel Smidt at 082 441 8121, or Warrant Officer Twani 071 481 3193 or Crime Stop 08600 10111.

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