The five men, they were Accused of kidding Kamogelo Baukudihave indicated that they intend to sue the state because they claim that they have been attacked and were incorrectly arrested.
Legal analyst, lawyer Inez Bezuidenhout says that reasonable suspicion alone can cause arrests.
The men were released later after the police discovered that there was no evidence that they were connected to the alleged kidnapping.
Video | Bail -Requested to continue on Thursday:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkjH75ihyyyy
Bezuidenhout says that if the men take the legal route, they would have to prove without unreasonable doubt that their arrest was unjustified.
In the meantime, the bail hearing of the 42-year-old police officer accused of kidnapping Baukudi and extortion to continuing in the Bloemfontein Magistrates’ Court, with the research officer who is expected to take the position.
Video | The suspect continues with bail request:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5HAIXF0K0O
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