By BAKANG MOKOTO
The North West police squashed rumours that investigating officer in a murder case of former Vaaltar FM presenter and socialite, Tshepang Seelo has taken a transfer to Zeerust after being inundated with threats.
The detective warrant officer, Israel Tshipo is heading investigations into Seelo’s murder case. A few months ago, Seelo, who was walking with his girlfriend from a tavern in the early hours of the morning, was kidnapped and killed after he allegedly saw two individuals stealing roof sheets from a certain house in Modimong village, near Taung.
Two accused, Rebaone Malekanyo, 32, and Tumelo Tlonkwe, 31, were arrested and subsequently charged with Seelo’s murder. It was also reported that Tshipo recently plunged into depression and was admitted to a private healthcare facility for medical attention.
North West police spokesperson in Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati cluster, Sgt Tryphosa van Rooyen said: “The allegations that the investigating officer received threats have been noted and we confirm that there were no threats toward him.
“The investigating officer had personal challenges that he had to deal with and was admitted to receive assistance in this regard. However, he is currently well and continuing with his duties,” van Rooyen said.
Meanwhile, the murder case against Malekanyo and Tlonkwe has been transferred to the regional court and postponed until 29 September 2022 for trial.
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