By Obakeng Maje

Taung-North West police arrested a 22 year-old man who allegedly bludgeoned his grandmother to death at Dryharts village, near Taung.

The incident took place on Thursday and according to police, a suspect bludgeoned his gogo after an argument ensued between the two that led to stabbing.

“A 22 year-old man was arrested in connection of murder after he allegedly stabbed gogo to death” colonel Sabata Mokgwabone said.

Police said a neighbour allegedly saw a 79 year-old gogo lying in pool of blood at her house and informed the police.

The police were summoned to the scene and on arrival they found a 22 year-old man sitting on the stoep.

They ordered him to open the door of the house, but he tried to run away.

“Police arrested a man after a chase and was arrested in conncetion of murder. A gogo suffered an open wounds on her forehead and below her ear” Mokgwabone said.

According to unofficial statement, a man allegedly demanded a share from gogo’s pension money and that led to an argument. 

He was arrested and will appear at Taung Magistrate Court on Monday for murder.

Police in vestigations continue.-TDN

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