IPID has arrested a Warrant Officer for murder - Newlands East CAS 229/10/2012

The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) has arrested a 40 year old Warrant Officer for the murder of 20 year old Mr Romano Dean Govender in Newlands West on 20 October 2012.

It is alleged that the deceased was shot and killed by an off-duty police officer using his official firearm.

Apparently there was a social function at Hillgrove Secondary School on Saturday evening, 20 October 2012. It is alleged that the deceased’s friends had an altercation with another young man. The police officer was called to deal with the altercation. He allegedly fired a number of shots into the air. He allegedly also fired at the deceased – fatally wounding him.

IPID investigators attended the scene and conducted an investigation after which they arrested the suspect, who is stationed at Isipingo Vispol. The suspect appeared at the Verulam Magistrates Court on 23 October 2012 on a charge of murder. He was granted bail of R2000. The case has been remanded to 30 November 2012.

Issued by the Independent Police Investigative Directorate

For enquiries:
IPID National Spokesman
Moses Dlamini
082 809 1927
mdlamini@ipid.gov.za