A policewoman was killed in North West. Image: Pixabay.
Policewoman allegedly murdered by her SAPS husband: IPID investigating
IPID is investigating the murder of a policewoman allegedly killed by her husband, who is also a member of the service.
A policewoman was killed in North West. Image: Pixabay.
The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) is investigating the murder of a policewoman in Zeerust, North West. The victim’s husband is the alleged perpetrator. He is also a member of the South African Police Service (SAPS).
POLICEWOMAN KILLED BY HUSBAND IN ZEERUST
IPID spokesperson Lizzy Suping said the alleged murder occurred in Ikageleng, Zeerust, on Tuesday night, 14 March.
“The officer is said to have also gunned down a male person who was in the company of his wife,” said Suping.
IPID offered no further details. It is unclear if the suspect has been arrested.
BRAKPAN DETECTIVE ARRESTED BY IPID
IPID arrested a Brakpan detective who allegedly assaulted his wife in an unrelated incident. The suspect was already out on bail for previously beating her.
The Directorate helped the victim open a second case against the man and said the information would be used to revoke his bail.
As previously reported, the husband was arrested and released on bail on 2 August 2022. IPID said the victim attempted to withdraw the case, but the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) informed her that GBV and femicide cases couldn’t be withdrawn.
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