Step-father sought after a 5 year old death


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By Obakeng Maje

Majakaneng-North West police are search for a step-father of the deceased after a five year old baby found murdered.

On Wednesday a case of kidnapping was reported at Mooinooi police station after a boy went missing.

“It alleged that a suspect abducted a boy on Wednesday and a case was opened. Yesterday police were called after a body of a boy was found in an open field” Sergeant Philani Nkwalase said. 

“Police were taken to a crime scene near Echo Berry farm where body as found. The boy was certified dead by paramedics after he suffered a fructured skull and bruises on his neck” He said.

Police are right on the heels of alleged perpetrator who is still at large.

Muder case has been opened and investigation continues.

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3 nabbed for robbery


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East-London-East London – Three men were arrested after they robbed a shop of an undisclosed amount of money on Saturday, in Dutywa, north of Butterworth, Eastern Cape police said.

 

Captain Jackson Manatha said five men, two armed with pistols, entered the shop on Saturday morning.

 

Police were informed about the robbery and received information that the men went in the direction of the Ngxakaxha Village, outside Dutywa.

 

“When police arrived at the village, they spotted the suspects and gave chase,” he said.

 

“Three suspects were arrested… The two suspects who were armed with pistols managed to escape with undisclosed amount of money.”

 

He said the police recovered some of the money.

 

The men are expected to appear in court on Monday.-Sapa