MPUMALANGA COPS ARRESTED ONE OF THEIR OWN FOR RAPE

MPUMALANGA COPS ARRESTED ONE OF THEIR OWN FOR RAPE

 By BRIAN KAJENGO

Ermelo – The Acting Provincial Commissioner of Mpumalanga, Major General (Adv) Meshack Nogwanya has vowed that police officials who have an unpalatable and disgraceful behaviour are not welcomed in the service.

This came after a Warrant Officer (52), stationed at Ermelo Vehicle Identification Section (VIS), arrested yesterday morning for allegedly raping and impregnating a 17-year-old mentally ill teenager.

It’s alleged that 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 Warrant Officer as the perpetrator. The matter then reported to the police and the suspect arrested.

Major General 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 is appearing before the Ermelo Magistrate’s Court today facing a charge of rape.