Assault victims 'being convinced' to open case against Mashatile’s VIP officers: The police watchdog body probing the assault by deputy president Paul Mashatile’s VIP protectors says investigators are trying to convince the victims to open a case.
The Independent Police Investigating Directorate has told Sowetan that the men who were assaulted are military trainees, “who are yet to open a case with police”.
“They still need to open a case with the military, that is the procedure they [apparently] need to follow. We don’t know the reasons why," said IPID spokesperson Robbie Raburabu. "IPID Investigators have already been in contact with the family members of the victims sothat they could be assisted in laying charges. Engagements are underway to also get the employers of the victims to assist with the investigations," Raburabu said“The process to obtain their statements continues as part of the probe. The police officers involved have also been identified and will be subjected to internal processes.
The SAPS has successfully traced the victims of this incident. The process to obtain their statements continues as part of the probe. The police officers involved have also been identified and will be subjected to internal processes. SAPS will cooperate with IPID investigation.
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