ONE SUSPECT POSITIVELY LINKED WITH VIGILANTISM MURDER NABBED BY HLOGOTLOU POLICE
POLOKWANE: The Police in Hlogotlou have arrested murder and kidnapping suspect. His arrest follows an incident that took place at Vleeischboom in Hlogotlou policing area, on Thursday, 30 November 2023 at around 22h00.
According to reports, angry community members in the area went to the victim’s residence, kidnapped him, and assaulted him.
This is after allegations that a 16-year-old boy raped a toddler-girl at the age of three years. They alleged that on the same day, on Thursday, 30 November 2023, during the day, the suspect took the child to his residence while she was playing at the streets with other children. He then raped the child. A rape case was also opened for investigation.
The police were notified about the kidnapping of the alleged rape suspect aged 16. They swiftly reacted and managed to rescue him from the angry mob. He was severely injured and transported to the local hospital. Unfortunately, the rape suspect died at the hospital the following day. He was identified as Kagiso Tshwaane (16).
Police opened murder and kidnapping cases. Manhunt was launched, and one of the suspects was traced and arrested. More arrests are expected at this stage.
The arrested suspect will appear before Nebo Regional Court for murder and kidnapping.
Anyone with information about the incident should contact the Detective Sergeant Manganye on 0606243383 or crime stop number on 08600 10111 or nearest police station or MySAPSAp.
The Police investigations are still continuing.
