Eastern Cape police have arrested a 30-year-old man in connection with the murder of a 48-year-old police officer in Duncan Village, Ku Gompo City.
The officer was allegedly stabbed multiple times during an altercation with the suspect, who reportedly lived in the same building as the victim.
Eastern Cape Hawks spokesperson Ndiphiwe Mhlakuvana says the officer had gone to the suspect’s room to check on his well-being when an argument allegedly broke out.
The suspect reportedly produced a knife and stabbed the officer, who later succumbed to her injuries.
The 30-year-old suspect was arrested in connection with the incident and is currently receiving medical treatment in hospital for knife wounds. He remains under police guard.
Mhlakuvana says the suspect is expected to appear in court on a charge of murder in due course.