On 25 May 2011, the Independent Complaints Directorate (ICD) arrested two (2) Constables for raping a 16 year old in Odendaalsrus, Free State. The rape allegedly occurred on the evening of 22 May 2011.
After learning that the girl had opened a case of rape against the constables on 23 May 2011, one of the suspects went to the victim’s home and allegedly threatened her with a firearm.
The ICD took over the investigation and arrested the 2 constables, on rape charges. One of the suspects will also face a charge of intimidation.
The suspects, aged 34 and 28 years old, are based at the Organised Crime Unit in Odendaalsrus and at Odendaalsrus South African Police Service (SAPS).
The suspects will appear at the Odendaalsrus Magistrate’s Court on 27 May 2011.
It is alleged that on 22 May 2011, a 16 year-old girl was walking home from a friends’ house when a vehicle stopped next to her and the occupants called her and asked her to get inside the vehicle. Apparently the girl recognised the police officers as they had earlier given a talk at her school about child abuse.
The suspects then drove with the victim to a nearby open space where they stopped the car. The suspects allegedly took turns to rape the victim inside the car. After her ordeal, the victim was thrown out of the car and left on the spot. She was assisted by a motorist who took her home. The following morning she went to Odendaalrus police station to report a case of rape.
The investigation continues.
Enquiries:
Moses Dlamini
082 809 1927
Independent Complaints Directorate (ICD) arrests constables for raping a 16 year-old, Odendaalsrus, Free State
