Constable Ledwaba and Sergeant Sekopana arrested for corruption and defeating means of justice after letting go suspect in return for money.
Constable Ledwaba and Sergeant Sekopana arrested after letting go of a suspect handed over by the community in return for money.On Tuesday, Constable Thabang Brian Ledwaba and Sergeant Rapi Prince Sekopana were subsequently arrested in Mahwelereng, Limpopo.
This came after the two suspects “voluntarily” surrendered themselves to the police after the Provincial Anti-Corruption Unit took charge of the investigation that implicated them.Reports claim, the two accused responded to a complaint, where a male suspect was apprehended by the community members in Ga – Molekane village over suspicions of possessing“The suspect was handed over to the officers, who then proceeded to transport him,” said Limpopo police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba.
“After receiving the money, the suspect was promised to be released along the N11 road. However, he was later reported to have been dropped off at Mahwelereng Mall in Moshate crossing by the officers.”Mahwelereng police station, where both were granted bail of R1000,00. The case has been postponed to 22 August 2024. Police investigations are still underway.
“This arrest underscores the principle that nobody is above the law, and those engaged in misconduct within the Saps will be permanently removed from the organisation,” said Provincial Commissioner of Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe. Colonel Ledwaba said the provincial commissioner “has expressed deep concern over the incident and urges the public to maintain their support for law enforcement efforts in combating crime across the province, emphasizing the importance of community collaboration regardless of prevailing circumstances”.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Limpopo police issue warning on new scam involving fake murder threatsSouth Africans will now need to be vigilant and report any suspicious calls to the police, as a new scam is circulating.
Read more »
Limpopo Provincial Commissioner condemns attack on police and hails swift arrest of suspectsSouth Africa Today, News source, provides breaking news on South Africa, world, Africa, sport, travel and more.
Read more »
Initiates attack police during clashes at Limpopo graduation ceremonyA fight had broken out at the graduation event and police were attempting to calm matter when the crowd's hostility boiled over
Read more »
Limpopo Police Probe Inquest After 4 Girl Children Burn to Death in Tzaneen House FireLimpopo police are investigating an inquest after a fire broke out at a house in Calais village in Greater Tzaneen, killing four female minors as they slept inside.
Read more »
Limpopo ActionSA asks police to probe EFF's Malema & Shivambu over VBS claimsThis comes on the back of a leaked affidavit by the convicted former chairperson of the mutual bank, Tshifhiwa Matodzi, who detailed how he offered the pair kickbacks in a bid to stop them from speaking negatively about the bank.
Read more »
Police in Limpopo have apprehended a 45-year-old suspect following a significant drug bustSouth Africa Today, News source, provides breaking news on South Africa, world, Africa, sport, travel and more.
Read more »