Africa-Press – South-Africa. An eThekwini municipal employee has been murdered at a water tanker filling point in Verulam, outside Durban.
Durban mayor Mxolisi Kaunda confirmed that the victim, a woman employed by the municipality, had been on duty at a water tanker filling point in Ottawa on Saturday afternoon when the shooting occurred.
Police spokesperson Captain Nqobile Gwala said the shooting took place at around 16:00.
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“It is alleged that a 36-year-old woman was shot by unknown suspects at Ottawa Main Road. She sustained multiple gunshot wounds to the body and was declared dead at the scene. The suspect fled the scene in a getaway vehicle. Nothing was taken from the victim,” said Gwala.
Gwala added that police were investigating a murder case. The motive for the shooting was unknown, she said.
Kaunda called on law enforcement agencies to “leave no stone unturned” in apprehending the gunmen.
“We are in the grip of a disaster and this murder is something we do not need. We condemn it and we hope the police will move with speed and arrest those responsible. This employee was entrusted with a critical responsibility of controlling our water tankers.
“We urge any one who may have information with regard to this unfortunate incident, to work with the police. We send our heartfelt condolences to her family and colleagues,” said Kaunda.
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