SAPU continues calls for police killings to be declared as acts of treason

JOHANNESBURG - The South African Policing Union (SAPU) has reiterated its call for government to declare police killings as treasonous acts.

This comes after the recent murder of two officers who were responding to a house robbery in Namahadi, Free State, over the weekend.

The suspects are reportedly on the run after killing the South African Police Service (SAPS) members.

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SAPU Spokesperson Mantoetse Molapo said attacks on police were attacks on the State.

"We are indeed concerned about the increasing numbers of police killings. These cruel acts are a direct attack on the State, and the State must address this issue. We are making a call to management of the SAPS in the province to intensify the search for these criminals.

"They must not rest until they are brought to book, and further encourage the community to work hand in hand with the police, as these criminals live among us."