POLOKWANE – A police officer will on Monday, 5 October, appear before the Seshego Magistrate’s Court on charges of murder and defeating the ends of justice following the death of a 16-year-old girl in the early hours of this morning (Friday, 2 October).
According to the Spokesperson for the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID), Ndileka Cola, the officer, who resides in Seshego, requested transportation to Lethuli Park for himself, his wife and their child after their room had flooded due to heavy rain.
“It is alleged that when the person arrived at his home, the officer took his wife and child to the car. He then returned, stood in front of another room, which is rented by a woman and her 16-year-old daughter. The officer allegedly fired numerous rounds through their door, with one killing the teenager,” Cola’s statement read.
The police were summoned to the scene and upon arrival, immediately brought the matter to the attention of the Directorate. The officer was arrested and took the IPID to the spot where he had hidden the firearm.
Cola says the IPID are investigating the girl’s death as a result of police action.
