Wolmaransstad - IPID has taken over the murder case involving a Wolmaransstad police officer who murdered his girlfriend in Tswelelang following an argument
According to the information, the accused was arrested on the 8th of March 2025, after stabbing his 40-year-old girlfriend, Dikeledi Ingrid Serake, in the neck
The tragic incident occurred at Tswelelang Location where Serake was declared dead at the scene
Police officers have been urged to seek professional support from the Employee Health and Wellness (EHW) programme, rather than resorting to violence
Sergeant Leepile Mtimkulu aged 46, who was stationed at the Wolmaransstad Police Station, appeared before court, facing a charge of murder
Following the attack, Mtimkulu reportedly handed himself over to the police, leading to his immediate arrest
The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) took over the investigation, as the accused is a member of the police force
The North West Acting Provincial Police Commissioner, Major General Patrick Asaneng, strongly condemned the incident, especially as it occurred on International Women’s Day (8 March)
"It is disheartening to see a police officer being arrested for a Gender-Based Violence-related incident. Officers are entrusted with protecting the public, yet this case represents a disturbing betrayal of that trust," Asaneng said
He urged police officers facing personal challenges to seek professional support from the Employee Health and Wellness (EHW) programme, rather than resorting to violence
The murder case of Serake still continues as the family seeks justice for their daughter
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Updated: 28 April 2025 Monday
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