BY Obakeng Maje
Galeshewe Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences(FCS) unit are investigating a murder and rape of Agnes Kediemetse Phoku(59) which allegedly took place in Galeshewe on the evening of 30 June 2013.

“It is alleged that the victim was on her way home from work, at approximately 22:00pm. Three men allegedly accosted the victim, brutally assaulted and raped her. The half-naked body of a female was discovered under a tree the following morning by a passer-by, in a veld next to Ramatsela Cemetery in Galeshewe” lieutenant Sergio Kock said.

The Galeshewe FCS unit worked around the clock on gathering of clues with regard to the whereabouts of the suspects. The unit followed up on information received and arrested a male suspect in the early hours of Friday in connection with this heinous deed.

“The suspect known as Patrick Sekgoro (29) appeared in the Kimberley Magistrates’ Court and the case was remanded for 20 November 2013. The suspect will remain in custody” he said.

The police request information with regard to a man known as Ivan (aka Long) who could possibly assist with the investigation.

“The Galeshewe Cluster Commander, Maj Gen Kollie Matthys commended the FCS unit for their commitment which heeded the positive results. The community is applauded and humbly requested to keep on assisting the police with information pertaining to violent crimes committed against women and children, especially as we are approaching the 16 days for no violence against women and children.” Anyone with information regarding the man and the incident can call Det Capt Janet Ngobeza on 083 279 2939. All information will be treated with the strictest of confidence. The investigation continues.-TDN
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