By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
The former policeman, Godfrey Itumeleng Setatwe (45) will be back in Vryburg Magistrate’s Court on 29 August 2022 for a formal bail application. This comes after Setatwe, who was stationed at Taung Police Station working for a stock-theft unit, was arrested for being in possession of suspected stolen goats on 20 August 2022.
According to the North West police spokesperson, Capt Aaftje Botma, the accused was arrested by Vryburg police, while travelling on N18 road towards Pudimoe. Botma said, the police spotted a suspicious-looking bakkie and stopped it for a search.
“During the search, 21 goats worth R42 000 were found at the back of the bakkie. The driver was questioned but failed to give a proper account for the possession. It was also established that he did not have transportation documents.
“As a result, he was arrested for stock theft and taken to Vryburg Police Station. Upon arrival, he allegedly tried to run away and assaulted two police officers who were detaining him. He was subsequently restrained and detained,” she said.
Botma said the livestock was given back to the lawful owner after he was successfully traced. Setatwe was remanded in custody and he is expected to make a formal bail application today.
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