Four police officers arrested for Mthokozisi Ntumba murder

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The Independent Police Investigative Directorate has arrested four police officers in connection with the murder of Mthokozisi Ntumba, the 35-year-old bystander who was shot dead during protests outside Wits University last week.

The death of the 35-year-old bystander as a result of police action has put the conduct of public order policing units under scrutiny.

“The four officers will appear at the Johannesburg Magistrate Court on Wednesday, March 17 and they are facing chargers of murder and three charges of attempted murder and defeating the end of justice,” said Cola. Human Rights Watch criticised the police for using excessive force in carrying out their duties and also said the police were firing at student protesters at close range, without giving warnings before doing so.

Source: Education Headlines (educationheadlines.net)

 

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