By Marcus Moloko
The Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC)’s Head of Operations, Matthews Sesoko was kidnapped, assaulted, and robbed while driving home on Friday night.
The incident unfolded along the R25 in Kempton Park, intensifying concerns over the safety of IDAC officials involved in high-profile corruption investigations.
Sesoko was taken by unknown assailants in Pretoria and abandoned near Rabie Ridge in the early hours of Saturday morning.
His state-issued cellphone and laptop were taken during the attack. He reached the Rabie Ridge police station around 2 AM, where he reported the incident. He has since received medical attention for injuries sustained during the attack.
The National Prosecuting Authority has confirmed the incident but declined to speculate on the motive.
“While the NPA is wary of making any speculation on the motive behind such horrific action and whether it is related to his work, the incident and its timing reflects the
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