SIBLINGS AGED 60 AND 62 ARRESTED FOR ALLEGEDLY HACKING THEIR YOUNGER BROTHER TO DEATH WITH AN AXE ARE REMINDED IN CUSTODY
POLOKWANE- Sixty 60 and 62 six two siblings who were arrested by Police in Nebo outside Sekhukhune, for allegedly hacking and killing their younger brother at their home in Eenkanteen Mampaha village Monday 2023-01-09 night at about 22:00 were remanded in Custody when they appeared before Nebo Magistrate Court today , Wednesday 2023-01-11.
According to th information, Police received information from community members after the victim was hacked with an axe following an alleged altercation with his two brothers. On arrival at the scene, Police found the victim’s chopped body and the two suspects were arrested on the scene.The deceased was identified as Matshele Nelson Mogapu aged 53.
The motive behind the incident is not yet known but domestic violence cannot be ruled out.
The two suspects Hollo Mapadimeng aged 60 and Seageng Mogapu aged 62 are facing a charge of murder and were remanded in Custody until the next Court appearance on 2023-01-19 for formal bail application when they appeared before Nebo Magistrate Court.
Police investigations continue.
