By REGINALD KANYANE
A murder case against Monnapula “Mabele-bele” Williams (34) was postponed by the Kgomotso Magistrate’s Court until 8 August 2022. Williams allegedly shot and killed a former Mothelesi Secondary School teacher, Galotlwaele Jaqueline Motabogi (67) at her home during an armed robbery.
According to the North West police spokesperson, Lieutenant Col Amanda Funani, Williams allegedly forcefully gained entry into the house of Motabogi through the kitchen door in the early hours of Sunday morning, 7 February 2022 in Shaleng village, near Taung.
“The suspect allegedly stole the keys of Motabogi’s Toyota Fortuner. However, the deceased allegedly heard her vehicle’s engine running and went to investigate. When the suspect saw her, he allegedly shot her in the face.
“The Emergency Medical and Rescue Services (EMRS) paramedics were called to the scene and declared Motabogi dead. Furthermore, the suspect fled the scene with the victim’s car, and a manhunt was launched,” Funani said.
She further said the suspect was traced to Pretoria through the assistance of Gauteng police. Funani said police seized the Toyota Fortuner, five cellular phones as well as a hunting rifle.
“The accused is facing charges of murder, being in possession of a suspected stolen motor vehicle, being in possession of suspected stolen property, and possession of an unlicensed firearm. The accused was transferred back to North West,” said Funani.
The accused will remain in custody pending investigations.
Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena thanked the Gauteng police for their cooperation in arresting the suspect. Kwena also condemned the incident and instructed the detectives to make sure that they oppose bail when the suspect appears in court.
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