On Friday 27 March 2020 at about 08:00, Captain Sekgotodi (Mpumalanga DPCI Communication) received a complaint about a suicidal threat at Kabokweni – Themba Hospital as per Kabokweni OB No. 2943 and 2945/03/2020.
On arrival at the Police Station, the Station Commander informed Captain Sekgotodi that they received a complaint about the suicide attempt and she posted members to monitor.
Captain Sekgotodi proceeded to the hospital and on arrival, she could see the victim standing outside the ward on the windowsill and threatening to commit suicide.
Captain Sekgotodi spoke to the members and the staff found on the scene for background information.
She positioned herself and proceeded with the negotiations following all the correct procedures and managed to build a relationship and trust between herself and the victim.
Captain Sekgotodi negotiated with the victim for 2 hours and safely handed him over to the Psychiatrist Doctor Mabaso.
