# The national police commissioner, Fannie Masemola says since the start of this financial year, South Africa’s have tragically lost six police officers in the line of duty. Masemola says the killings and attacks of police officers are deeply painful and unacceptable. The commissioner says the ministry reminds police members to never hesitate to defend themselves when confronted with danger, and to use the resources provided to them to uphold the authority of the state:
Masemola says the killing of police members is deeply painful and unacceptable [SOUND]
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