BY KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
KOSTER- THE remains of Mwale family will be laid to rest at Reagile informal settlement near Koster on Tuesday.

Seven people were killed in a shack last week at Senthumole Section in Reagile informal settlement in Koster.

It is alleged that ten people were asleep in a shack when it was reduced to ashes.

According to information, a 49 year-old man who is a son-in-law to the family, allegedly started a fire after he was dumped by his wife.

National Prosecution Authority regional spokesperson, Frank Lesenyego said the suspect was arrested and charged with seven accounts of murder and arson.

“The suspect is under police guard at a hospital after he sustained burn wounds. He was arrested by community members who responded to a fire break,” he said.

Lesenyego said the suspect will appear in court on March 24.

North West social development said they offered support to the bereaved family.

Acting spokesperson for social development in North West, Petrus Siko said: “We have intervened as the department. We offered counselling to the family. We will also engage with local government and human settlements department to build a house for them.”

The Kgetlhengrivier municipality donated coffins to the family for the burial of the deceased.
-TDN
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