The police officer was in possession of two firearms, one being an unlicensed firearm, when he was arrested at the Odendaalsrus Police Station.

It is alleged that the couple went to the deceased mother's house on Monday night to drop off their child and left together. According to IPID national spokesperson, Ndileka Cola, when the police officers were called to the scene, it was discovered that the body of the deceased was still in pajamas - with a gunshot wound - and all her valuable belongings still with her. She further stated that the wife of the suspect was declared dead on the scene.

"IPID continues with the investigation process. A post-mortem will be conducted on 19 May 2021 in Welkom," Cola stated. Cola further said the suspect will be charged with murder and he is expected to appear in the Welkom Magistrate's Court on Thursday 20 May 2021.

OFM News/Kekeletso Mosebetsi