Murder-suicide rocks Limpopo police
Vuwani police in Limpopo have been rocked by a murder-suicide after a member of the force opened fire on his wife before turning the gun on himself on Sunday.
It is alleged that the off-duty officer was home alone when his wife 28-year-old wife Ndivhuwo Munyai arrived.
Shumani Munyai, 42, reportedly shot his wife as she entered the marital home.
“The police were on their routine patrol duties when they received a report about the incident and rushed to the scene. On arrival, they found both deceased lying in a pool of blood,” says provincial police spokesperson Motlafela Mojapelo.
Cases of murder and inquest have been opened at the local police station.
“Members of the South African Police Service are expected to be on the forefront of in the battle against gender-based violence and as human beings, forming part of the broader society, they have to lead by example and approach relevant internal and external platforms to seek assistance when faced with domestic challenges,” Mojapelo adds.
“There isn’t any justification to solve problem by violent means, which often leads to the loss of lives.”
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