Ipid investigates 21 complaints of murder, rape and assault against cops during lockdown

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The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid) has received 21 complaints since the start of the lockdown at midnight on March 26. LockdownSA Covid19inSA

Brig Vish Naidoo says the behaviour of some in the security forces is unacceptable and the incidents are being worked on.The Independent Police Investigative Directorate has received 21 complaints since the start of the lockdown at midnight on March 26.In Gauteng, one death as result of police action, six cases of discharging of police firearms, three cases of assault by police officials and one corruption case have been reported.

Mpumalanga reported one case of discharging of a police firearm, assault by a police official and a corruption complaint. In the Western Cape, two cases of death as result of police action and one case of rape by a police official were reported. The Free State recorded two cases of assault by police officials, while the Eastern Cape recorded one case of discharging a police firearm.

 

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