Police official up for rape
A 52-year-old officer was arrested on Tuesday
morning for allegedly raping and impregnating a 17-year-old mentally ill teenager.
Nomvula
Chawane | 26 June 2014 06:00
ERMELO – The acting provincial commissioner of Mpumalanga, Gen Meshack
Nogwanya has vowed that police officials who have an unpalatable and
disgraceful behaviour are not welcomed in the service.
This comes after a 52-year-old officer stationed at Ermelo Vehicle
Identification Section was arrested on Tuesday morning for allegedly raping and
impregnating a 17-year-old mentally ill teenager.
According to the police the mother of the victim suspected that her
child was pregnant and immediately took her to the clinic for check up.
The clinic then confirmed the pregnancy and the victim pointed the
officer as the perpetrator. The matter was then reported to the police and the
suspect was arrested.- Nogwanya said,
“I am impressed by the work done by our detectives in ensuring that the
rights of women and children are protected in our province. This clearly shows
that we are committed to fight any form of crime without any fear of a person’s
status. I still repeat that I will not tolerate any form of ill discipline by
our members. All those who do not behave according to our prescripts will be
dealt with accordingly”.
The suspect will appear before the Ermelo Magistrate’s Court today
facing a charge of rape.
