LIMPOPO PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONER EXPRESSESS CONCERN OVER SPATE OF MURDERS AND ORDERS IMMEDIATE INVESTIGATION
POLOKWANE The recent reports in the murders across the province, has prompted the Limpopo Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe to order an immediate and thorough investigation into these incidents.
In Seshego, Capricorn District , a 54-year-old man was stabbed to death allegedly by his biological son at their homestead in Ext 71 in the early hours of Saturday, 17 February 2024. The 22-year-old suspect allegedly arrived home late and got into a heated argument with his father. He then stabbed him several times with a knife and fled the scene.
In another incident, the body of a 81-year-old woman, which was already at an advanced state of decomposition, was discovered at her home in Ga Molepo, Boshega village in Mankweng policing area.The matter was only reported to police on Saturday 17 February
The victim was found in a pool of blood and she was allegedly last seen the day before.
In Vuwani, police responded to a scene of murder where a 44-year-old man was stabbed to death by unknown suspects while on his way home from the local liquor outlet in the early hours of Saturday 17 February in Tshino Mukondeleli Village.
Meanwhile. Police in Bolobedu also responded to a complaint of murder at Meloding section in GaKgapane Village, after the lifeless body of a 20-year-old man with a stab wound on his chest was found lying on the road side.
The Provincial Commissioner stated, ” We cannot stand idly by as these heinous acts of violence continue to terrorize our communities. I have directed our best detectives and specialized units to prioritize these cases and use all available resources to bring the perpetrators to justice swiftly,” said Lieutenant General Hadebe
The Provincial Commissioner also appeals to the public for any information that may assist in these investigations.
Members of the community can contact police on the toll-free number 08600 10111 or use MySAPSApp or contact the nearest Police Station.
Police investigations are still ongoing.
