THREE MALE SUSPECTS NABBED IN CONNECTION WITH THE MURDER OF A 24 YEAR-OLD UNIVERSITY STUDENT IN MANKWENG PRECINCT
POLOKWANE: Three male suspects aged between 23 and 33 were nabbed in Mankweng location outside Polokwane in connection with the murder of a 24 year-old male victim on Sunday 12 May 2024 at about 05:00.
According to police report the deceased who is a student at the University of Limpopo was walking with a friend from the Institution at Gate two (2) when they were accosted by three unknown male suspects who attempted to rob them.
The duo resisted to be robbed and unexpectedly, one of the suspects took out a sharp object and stabbed a 24 year-old male victim on the upper body.
The Security guards at the gate witnessed the incident and grabbed two suspects who were later handed to the police but the third suspect managed to flee the scene on foot.
Following the incident, a 24 year-old male victim was rushed to Mankweng hospital for medical assistance but he succumbed to his injuries upon arrival at the facility.
The third suspect who evaded an arrest during the incident eventually handed himself to the police the next day on Monday 13 May 2024 accompanied by his parents.
The trio are expected to appear before the Mankweng Magistrate court on Tuesday 14 May 2023 facing a charge of murder.
Police investigations are continuing.
