A 15-YEAR-OLD BOY ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH A MURDER CASE AT VILA NORA POLICING AREA
POLOKWANE: The Police in Vila Nora,Waterberg District have arrested a 15-year-old boy for stabbing and killing a 17-year-old boy at Shongoane 2 Phahladira village, in the early hours of Sunday, 04 February 2024.
According to information, the Police were summoned to the scene, on arrival at the said tavern, the victim was already transported to the local clinic by the tavern owner. They proceeded to the clinic and, upon arrival, the medical examiner, certified the victim dead.
Preliminary investigation found that the victim was stabbed with a sharp object at his upper body.
They opened a case of murder and traced the suspect who was arrested the same day. The motive for this horrific incident is unknown and the investigation is still continuing.
The Acting Provincial Commissioner of the Police in Limpopo Major General Jan Scheepers has condemned the incident, pointing out that parents need to take their rightful positions and exercise their responsibility as parents to avoid a repeat of these incidents
The arrested suspect will soon appear before the Phalala Magistrate court.
Police investigation is continuing.
