IPID arrest a police officer for rape

The independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) has arrested a police Officer aged 40 for rape at Springs.

It is alleged that the victim was arrested for shoplifting on Thursday 19 May 2016 and detained in the Springs police cells. The Suspect is alleged to have visited the cell of the victim and proceeded to rape her.

The victim further alleges that she reported the rape to several police officers who then failed to help. She only managed to open the case the case the following day. The matter was then reported to IPID who followed up the matter and arrested the suspect on Saturday night.

The Suspect will appear in court on Monday 23 May 2016.

Investigations continues

For enquiries:
Mr Robbie Raburabu
Acting National Spokesperson
082 926 1067 and 012 399 0050
RRaburabu@ipid.gov.za