Two cops in court for kidnapping

The pair is facing a charge of kidnapping and defeating the administration of justice.

It is alleged that last month, the two and two other suspects, went to the complainant’s house using a state vehicle.  

Upon their arrival, they told the complainant that they had exhibits that belonged to him at a police station and that he should go with them to the police station. 

The complainant then informed them that he did not report anything missing.  

They insisted and the complainant obliged because he believed they were police officers after they also produced service cards.

However, while driving, they turned in the opposite direction instead of driving towards the police station.  

When the complainant enquired, it was alleged that the two other accomplices pointed a firearm at the victim.  

While still on the road, the complainant saw his brother’s car driving passed and he started screaming for help.  

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The brother saw him, followed the car driven by the police officers and managed to stop it.  

The two accomplices escaped and fled the scene. 

An off-duty police officers who saw the commotion at the scene, went to the scene to enquire. 

Upon realizing that a possible crime was committed, he escorted the two police officers to the police station where they were arrested.  

National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson Lumka Mahanjana says the two suspects informed the court that they intended to plead not guilty to the charges and asked to be released on R1 000 bail.  

"However, after the two were granted bail, the state asked the court to release them on R5 000 bail because the two committed a serious offence.  

"The Magistrate agreed with the state and granted them bail with the condition that the two, should not enter the Merafong district, not leave their area of jurisdiction without informing the investigating officer, not interfere with state witnesses, should hand over any firearm at their position, and should not book out any firearm should their employment be continued until the duration of the matter." 

The matter was postponed to 26 April 2024 for further investigations.