By OBAKENG MAJE
The police officer arrested for theft was granted a R500 bail by the Vryburg Magistrate’s Court. It is alleged that Captain Baile Mokgoro was arrested after he allegedly went to a petrol filling station in the Central Business District (CBD) in Vryburg and filled up a state motor vehicle.
The North West police spokesperson, Brig Sabata Mokgwabone said Mokgoro allegedly filled up the state motor vehicle with 40.14 litres of petrol amounting to R926.43. Mokgwabone further said, he also reportedly filled up his private generator with 25 litres worth R577.
“The total amount paid by the state was R1503.45. Subsequent to reporting the incident, the Provincial Anti-Corruption Investigation Unit (ACIU) launched an investigation.
“Mokgoro was arrested and briefly appeared at the Vryburg Magistrate’s Court. His case was postponed until 4 August 2023,” he said.
Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, applauded the ACIU members for their swift reaction, which led to the arrest of the police officer for theft. Kwena added that, the dishonest employees have no space in the South African Police Services (SAPS) and will be dealt with effectively to sound a warning that improper conduct cannot be tolerated.
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