Policeman sentenced for stealing girlfriend’s phone and firing his work firearm in public

A police officer in the Easter Cape has been sentenced after he stole his ex-girlfriend’s phone and discharged a firearm in a public place.The 33-year-old officer was arrested by the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid) for an incident that took place on 21 June 2021.Ipid said Constable Monwabisi Arthur Phambo had an argument with his then girlfriend on WhatsApp. After the exchange, he went to her place of residence and fired several shots using his work firearm.“The ex-girlfriend was hiding in the house at the time. Constable Phambo gained access into the house but did…