Sibiya moved to Kgosi Mampuru prison over escape risk: NPA
Shadrack Sibiya was arrested on Monday on charges of raping an 18-year-old woman.
Suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya is set to seek bail in the coming week following his initial court appearance on charges of rape and sexual grooming. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) revealed that Sibiya's relocation to the Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Centre stems from intelligence suggesting he may attempt to flee while detained.
NPA spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago stated that "there was intelligence that he might escape in a case where he is placed in a police station or at Johannesburg Central Correctional Service." The NPA emphasizes that Sibiya was not granted the opportunity to plead during the initial proceedings, leading to the resumption of bail proceedings on the 29th at 9 AM.
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