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The Citizen reports that the National Prosecuting Authority’s (NPA’s) Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) has confirmed that its Head of Investigations and Operations was kidnapped and assaulted on Friday night.
He was abandoned near Rabie Ridge in the early hours of Saturday morning. According to IDAC spokesperson Henry Mamothame, the senior official was driving home when unknown assailants intercepted his vehicle, kidnapped him, and later left him stranded after taking his cellphone and laptop. The victimised official has been identified in media reports as Matthews Sesoko. “He managed to receive assistance and was taken to a nearby police station to report the matter. He is currently receiving the necessary medical attention, following his traumatic experience,” said Mamothame.
While the NPA cautioned against speculation regarding the motive, the agency acknowledged that the timing and nature of the attack raised serious concerns. Sesoko has been closely involved in several high-profile corruption cases emanating from the State Capture Commission’s findings.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Oratile Mashilo at The Citizen
- Read too, Head of investigations at National Prosecuting Authority's IDAC kidnapped and assaulted in Midrand, at IOL News
- And also, Kidnapping of IDAC official a concern for parliament inquiry probing interference in the police, at IOL News
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