BY REGINALD KANYANE

Three murder accused were remanded in custody upon appearance in various courts on Tuesday, says North West police. A 30-year-old man from Madibogo-pan was apprehended for the alleged murder of an 18-year-old victim in Madibogo-pan on Sunday at about 23:00.

North West police spokesperson, col Sabata Mokgwabone said it is alleged that the victim was with his friends at the local tavern when the accused (Adam Phoi) entered the tavern and drew a knife. “The accused allegedly started stabbing people randomly inside the tavern and three people were seriously stabbed while one was transported to hospital where he died upon arrival,” Mokgwabone said.

He said Phoi appeared in Atamelang Magistrates’ Court and his case was postponed until 17 August 2015 for a legal representation.

Still in Madibogo, Edward Setsetse, 39, appeared in Atamelang Magistrates’ Court for allegedly killing a 43-year-old victim in Lenganeng section in Madibogo. The accused was remanded in custody until Monday, 17 August 2015 for a legal representation.

Mokgwabone said according to information at their disposal, the accused and the victim were at the local tavern when a quarrel ensued between them. “It is alleged that the accused drew a knife and stabbed the victim in the chest. He was transported to the local hospital, but was certified dead on arrival. The incident took place on Sunday,” he said.

In Brits, a 19-year-old accused, Thabiso Pailo appeared in Brits Magistrates’ Court for the alleged murder of a 19-year-old victim.  The incident took place in Phase 1 Oukasie, Brits at about 15:50 on Friday. The case was postponed until Thursday, 13 August 2015 for a formal bail application. 

North West police said the victim was allegedly on his way home when he had an argument with the suspect.  Colonel Sabata Mokgwabone said the suspect allegedly stabbed the victim with a knife in his chest and was also certified dead on arrival at the hospital. The suspect was arrested on the scene after police reacted swiftly to the incident.

-TDN

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