IPID Investigates Death of a Suspect in Cato Manor

IPID is investigating the death of a suspect, allegedly at the hands of the police.SAPS members from the EThekwini District Task team and Technical Response Task Team from the Eastern Cape conducted a raid at Cato Manor area, Nkanini informal settlement on 11 March 2022.

Four suspects were apprehended during the raid. Members of the community became hostile and barricaded the road.It is alleged that law enforcement officers fired shots to disperse the crowd. Minutes later, one black male was found dead. A one spent R5 rifle cartridge and one stun grenade were found on the crime scene.

Witness statements have been obtained and IPID is investigating the case.

Enquiries:

Ms. Lizzy Suping

Director Communications and Marketing/Spokesperson

Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) Benstra Building,

473B Stanza Bopape Street, Pretoria, 0001 T: (+27) 12 399 0092,

www.ipid.gov.za LSuping@ipid.gov.za

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