By REGINALD KANYANE

Six people briefly appeared at the Bloemhof Magistrate’s Court in Bloemhof for kidnapping and attempted murder.
Olebogeng Ndlovu (27), Johannes Noguka (37), Ishmael Ngubane (33), Collen Bangola (39), Ivan Leonard (30) and Isaac Ndlovu(29) appeared in court after they were arrested during an Operation Fiela II on Friday.

The accused were being linked with two incidences where community members allegedly went on a rampage and assaulted several males accusing them of gangsterism two weeks ago.

North West police spokesperson, Colonel Adele Myburgh said: “All six accused were granted R1000 bail each and their next court appearance will be on October 29.”

In another unrelated incident, a 25 year-old suspect was arrested on Wednesday for the alleged murder of his 26 year-old ex-girlfriend in Bloemhof. Myburgh said police were called to a railway line in Extension 5 at about 9am where the body of a female was discovered.

She said preliminary investigation revealed that the victim was severely assaulted with an unknown object on her head before being placed on the railway line.

Myburgh said police were called to a railway line in Extension 5 at about 9am where the body of a female was discovered.

She said preliminary investigation revealed that the victim was severely assaulted with an unknown object on her head before being placed on the railway line.

“The suspect is expected to appear at the Bloemhof Magistrate’s Court for a murder charge on Friday,” Myburgh said.

The North West Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Baile Motswenyane expressed her shock about the incident and at the same time appreciated the quick response of the police that ensured that the perpetrator is brought to book to face the full might of the law.

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