By OBAKENG MAJE
3 September 2024 – The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID), has opened an inquest docket for investigation after a man (age not known) died apparently due to smoke inhalation, while the other (24), was taken to hospital as a result of burn wounds.
The North West police spokesperson, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone said the man allegedly burnt while at the back of a police truck in the early hours of today at Morokweng Police Station, near Ganyesa.
“The pair was allegedly kept temporarily at the back of a police truck that was parked at the station. Internal departmental investigation to determine circumstances that led to keeping of the men in the truck have been instituted,” he said.
According to Mokgwabone, IPID is investigating an inquest case.
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