By REGINALD KANYANE
A stock-theft case against a former policeman, Itumeleng Godfrey Setatwe (45), has been postponed by Vryburg Magistrate’s Court until 29 August 2022. Setatwe was arrested on N18 road between Vryburg and Pudimoe on Saturday.
North West police spokesperson, Capt Aaftje Botma said: “The police spotted a suspicious looking bakkie and stopped it. During the search, 21 goats worth R42 000 were found at the back of the bakkie. Setatwe was questioned, but failed to give proper accountability for the possession.
“It was further established that, he also did not have transportation documents. As a result, he was arrested for stock-theft and taken to Vryburg Police Station. Upon arrival at the police station, Setatwe allegedly tried to run away and assaulted two police officers, who were detaining him.”
Botma said Setatwe was subsequently restrained and detained. She further said the lawful owner of the livestock was successfully traced and given back his goats. According to information at our disposal, Setatwe, who was stationed at Taung Police Station, worked for the stock-theft unit.
He was fired for fraud and corruption after he allegedly made a false affidavit for a murder convict. The convict alleged that his cellphone was lost and went to the Taung Police Station to make an affidavit.
However, police investigations revealed that, the former police allegedly connived with the convict and made a false affidavit- now, he has a pending case. Setatwe will remain in custody.
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