POLICE LAUNCH MANHUNT AFTER THE BRUTAL MURDER OF AN ELDERLY COUPLE IN VUWANI
POLOKWANE: The police in Vuwani outside Thohoyandou have launched a manhunt for suspect(s) responsible for the brutal murder of a 74-year-old man and his alleged partner aged 58, whose bodies were discovered at their home in Lwamondo Tshifulanani village today, Tuesday 04 July 2023 at about 11h30.
Police were alerted about the incident and upon their arrival, they found the couple lying in a pool of blood inside their bedroom with several deep cut wounds. They were both certified dead on the scene.
Preliminary investigation indicates that the intruders gained entry by cutting the burglar door and forcing the door.
The Provincial Commissioner of police in Limpopo Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe has condemned the incident in which the elderly couple was brutally murdered and she has directed that the suspects responsible for this heinous crime be hunted down and brought to book.
Police have opened two counts of murder. The motive for the incident is unknown at this stage.
The deceased were identified as Nevondo Khorommbi (74) and his partner Tshifhiwa Mercy Maphaha(58).
Police appeal to anyone with information that can lead to the apprehension of the suspects to contact the investigating officer Sergeant Mulaudzi Ndidzulafhi on 076 939 9199 or at 015 961 7000 or the Crime Stop number 08600 10111 or their nearest police station. Alternatively, they can use MySAPS app.
Police investigations continue.
