ICD Arrest 3 SAPS Members for Plastic Bag Suffocation and Murder of Suspects
12 July 2011 By Alan
The IFP has applauded the Independent Complaints Directorate for their swift action in arresting the three KwaZulu-Natal Police Officers accused of murder. The arrest followed the alleged use of the plastic bag to suffocate several men at the Harburg Police Station’s holding cells last month while they were being searched for cigarettes.
In a statement issued today, IFP Deputy National Spokesperson, Joshua Mazibuko said; “The ICD must be applauded for their swift and courageous action against the three police officers. It is very unfortunate that police officers who are supposed to serve and protect the public have at times gone to the extreme in the execution of their duties. It is not understandable that just for cigarettes, the police could use such measures as though the said prisoners were acting violently. Such behavior tends at times to lead to some sections of society losing confidence in the police.
“We hope that justice will be swiftly and appropriately applied so that other police officers will steer clear of such conduct.”
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