BY REGINALD KANYANE

SEVEN people died in a blazing fire at Senthumole section in Reagile location near Koster on Monday night. North West police said ten people were sleeping in a shack when it was set alight.

Provincial police spokesperson, Col Sabata Mokgwabone said the deceased were family members. He said according to police primary information, the shack was set alight by a man who is known to them.

“Police are investigating a case of arson after seven people were killed and others sustained burn injuries. A 40-year-old victim was hospitalised due to burn wounds. Those who died in the fire aged between 3 and 75. A 49-year-old man has been taken in by police for questioning regarding the atrocity,” Mokgwabone said.

Provincial police commissioner, Lieutenant General Baile Motswenyane extended her heartfelt condolences to the family. She called for calm in the community and requested them to allow the police to continue with their investigations.

-TDN

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