Constable in court for Maydon Wharf murder and kidnapping

A 29 year old Maydon Wharf Constable will appear in court today for the murder and kidnapping of 32 year old Thabani Sabelo of Adams Mission on January 2017. The suspect was arrested on 12 February 2017 following an investigation by the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID).

It is alleged that on 20 January 2017, there was a house breaking at Constable BZ Zungu’s house in Adams Mission where his service firearm was stolen. It was alleged by the suspect that the deceased had been assaulted by members of the public. However, the investigation found that the deceased had in fact been kidnapped, assaulted and tortured by the suspect and others, which resulted in his death.

The suspect will make his first appearance at the Durban Magistrates Court on 13 February 2017 on charges of murder and kidnapping.

Issued by the Independent Police Investigative Directorate

For inquiries, contact:
Mr Moses Dlamini - National Spokesman
012 399 0049 / 082 781 7112
mdlamini@ipid.gov.za