By Obakeng Maje

Taung-Two suspects briefly appeared before Taung Magistrate Court on connection of murder.

Monnapula Madienyane,25 and his co-accused Modisaotsile Mainaakae,22 were arrested after they allegedly shot dead a 59 year-old Shimane Baabua. arrested two suspects in connection with the murder of the 59-year-old Simane Baabua

“Baabua was allegedly gunned down in front of his wife and granddaughter. The incident occurred between 00:00 and 01:00 on Monday,at Magogong village in Taung” said police. 

“It is alleged that two suspects gained entry by forcefully breaking the front door” said Funani.

Police said Baabua overheard people in the house and went to investigate.

He allegedly found suspects in the living room and was shot after squabble.

Police subsequently arrested a 22-year-old suspect last week while hiding inside a red Mazda bakkie that was hi-jacked from the Ethiopian National shop, two streets away from the shooting incident. 

“The suspect sustained minor injuries. According to the information received, the car overturned outside Magogong Village while the two suspects were trying to escape” police said.

A 25-year-old suspect was also arrested in the early hours of that morning in Magogong village. The two suspects appear before Taung Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday and their case was postponed until Monday” said captain Pelonomi Makau. 

Madienyane and Mainaakae were remanded in custody until next appearance on Monday.

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