Mpumalanga Acting Police Commissioner Zeph Mkhwanazi says those who are killing police officers are declaring war against the state.

#sapsMP [FINAL SALUTE – SAPS PAYS TRIBUTE TO FALLEN HERO] The funeral of Sergeant Lawrence Dumisani Mtshweni is underway at Schoemansdal Community Hall. The MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison: Mr Jackie Macie is part of the mourners in attendance. The leadership of… pic.twitter.com/SCJ1HZ30vk

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He was speaking at the funeral service of Sergeant Lawrence Mtshweni in Schoemansdal, Nkomazi.

Mtshweni was gunned down during a robbery on a business premises in the area on Friday last week.

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The family of Sergeant Lawrence Mtshweni, who was killed while responding to a business robbery in Schoemansdal, Mpumalanga, is calling for justice to be served. pic.twitter.com/Hw93QYjcWq

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Mkhwanazi has paid tribute to Mtshweni, describing him as a brave officer.

“As we honour Sergeant Mtshweni, today. I want to call upon each one of you my fellow officers sitting here, to remember the sacrifices made by our own brothers and sisters in uniform. Our responsibility as the protectors of the law come with inherent danger. To members currently working day and night to bring justice for Sergeant Mtshweni and his family, I commend your dedication,” says Mtshweni.

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