BY KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

TWO suspects will appear before Mmabatho Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday on two charges of murder, attempted murder, carjacking, and armed robbery.

North West police spokesperson Major Pelonomi Makau says the suspects entered the Bangladesh’s tuck-shop at Moshawa village in Mahikeng.

Makau said the suspects allegedly shot at the customer who died on the scene. She said they also shot at the shop owner who was taken to the hospital and later discharged.

“The suspects allegedly took some groceries and undisclosed amount of money before they fled the scene. They allegedly stopped the taxi carrying passengers and shot at the driver who died on the scene. The suspects drove off with the passengers inside the taxi.” she said.

Makau said the police were informed and followed the lead. The suspects allegedly hit a tree when they noticed that police were after them. They were arrested at Magogwe village outside Mahikeng.

No passenger was injured during the ordeal and police investigations continue.

-TDN

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