The exceptional detective work and hard work of the Police in Limpopo continue to put more criminals behind bars. This comes after three suspects aged between 22 and 36 were apprehended today, for robbery and murder that took place in Ga-Sekororo Village outside Maake on 21 May 2022 at about 18:30.
The suspects who have been on the run since they accosted a 57-year-old man, robbed him of a licensed firearm, and then used it to shoot him, were finally nabbed by members of the Maake Detective Unit at their hideout in Ha-Mphego village in the Thohoyandou policing area in the early hours at about 04:00. This after thorough investigation positively linked them with the incident.
The victim was found lying in a pool of blood by community members and they called the Police and emergency services personnel. He was taken to the hospital in a serious condition but he was able to give a brief description of the incident. Police opened a case of robbery and attempted murder and they started with investigations.
The deceased later succumbed to his injuries and the case was consequently changed to murder. He was identified as Lepono Godfrey Mohlala of Madeira Village.
The Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe has praised the hard work and dedication of these members which led to the arrest of the suspects.
The suspects will soon appear before the Lenyenye Magistrate’s Court facing charges of robbery, murder, and unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition.