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News24 reports that the SAPS has suspended a Mthatha VIP Protection Unit member after he was arrested (IPID) for allegedly murdering three people over a land dispute last week.
Warrant Officer Ronnie Doko, 55, stands accused of fatally shooting his church pastor, a church member, and a traditional leader. The shooting occurred on 5 May in Centane in the Eastern Cape. Doko is also accused of shooting and wounding a fourth victim. A police spokesperson indicated: "He is currently suspended automatically due to his incarceration. Should he get bail then our internal processes will follow." Doko appeared in court on Monday. The case was postponed to 13 May for a bail application. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said it would be opposing bail. The Police Prisons and Civil Rights Union (Popcru) condemned the alleged actions of the police member, saying it destroyed the trust they have tried to build between communities and police. In a statement the Independent Police Investigative Directorate IPID said the suspect had allegedly "borrowed" a piece of land which belonged to the church from the village headman he attended church with. The church then started building a church hall on the same land. The suspect then went to the church and confronted the pastor over the developments on the land. He was then alleged to have shot the pastor and another church member. IPID said after the shooting, the officer allegedly went to the home of the headman, confronted him, and fatally shot him as well.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Malibongwe Dayimani at News24
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