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,
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.
