By OBAKENG MAJE
Two suspects aged 28 are expected to appear before the Atamelang Magistrate’s Court on Monday for allegedly bombing two ATMs. The two suspects are facing charges of alleged damage to essential infrastructure, and possession of explosives, ammunition, and firearm.
The North West police spokesperson, Lieutenant Col Amanda Funani said the suspects were at Madibogo village, outside Mahikeng on 8 February 2023.
“This comes after the police of Setlagole and Madibogo Police Stations, as well as Mahikeng Crime Intelligence, followed up on information regarding wanted suspects in Automated Teller Machines (ATM) bombing case.
“The suspects allegedly bombed two ATMs on 6 February 2023 in a complex and fled with an undisclosed amount of cash. Subsequent to the incident, the police spotted a suspicious vehicle at Madibogo village leading to a car chase,” Funani said.
She further said, the suspects’ vehicle ultimately stopped and two men were arrested. Funani added that further investigations led the police to a house in Dikgatlhong village, where explosives, a firearm, ammunition, and other items were recovered.
“With the arrival of Mahikeng Tactical Response Team (TRT) members, the hunt for more suspects led the team to an RDP house in Madibogo, where ink-stained notes were recovered. Investigations into the matter, including tracing and arresting other suspects continue,” she said.
Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena applauded the units involved in making sure that the suspects were arrested and pointed out that, criminals will not be allowed to walk free.
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