Ipid investigates VIP Protection Unit cop on attempted murder charge

Ipid is investigating allegations of attempted murder against a brigadier stationed at the VIP Protection Unit in KwaZulu-Natal

A Gauteng woman was sentenced to an effective five years in the Palm Ridge specialised commercial crimes court on Wednesday after she fleeced a prospective overseas property buyer out of R4.5m. Stock photo.
A Gauteng woman was sentenced to an effective five years in the Palm Ridge specialised commercial crimes court on Wednesday after she fleeced a prospective overseas property buyer out of R4.5m. Stock photo. ( Allan Swart/123RF)

The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid) is investigating allegations of attempted murder against a brigadier stationed at the VIP Protection Unit in KwaZulu-Natal.

Ipid spokesperson Sontaga Seisa said the policeman had an argument with his wife at their home in Phoenix, north of Durban, on Sunday morning.

There was a scuffle and the woman was shot in the arm.

“The woman was taken to hospital for medical  treatment, while the brigadier handed himself to the Phoenix police station,” Seisa said.

The policeman is expected to appear in court on Monday.