By REGINALD KANYANE
The most wanted suspect linked to a spate of crimes committed around Freedom Park in Phokeng, outside Rustenburg was arrested. It is alleged that Victor Kefuoe Tsoloane AKA Kajibane (34) was arrested during a multi-disciplinary search operation.
North West police spokesperson, Captain Sam Tselanyane said the operation was conducted by police from the Rustenburg Tactical Response Team (TRT), Phokeng Crime Prevention and Detectives.
He said the police received a tip-off regarding the whereabouts of the most wanted suspect.
“On 26 September 2023, the police swoop on the suspect. It is alleged that he was relocating from Freedom Park to Kanana in an apparent attempt to evade arrest for the crimes he allegedly committed in the area. Thus, an observation was kept on the relocation process and the suspect was eventually cornered and apprehended at a certain yard in Kanana.
“In the process, the police searched and confiscated a 9mm firearm loaded with eight ammunition hidden in the luggage. Further search led to the discovery of 18 different ammunition. This resulted in Tsoloane’s arrest and being charged with possession of a firearm and ammunition,” said Tselanyane.
He said the accused briefly appeared before the Bafokeng Magistrate’s Court in Tlhabane on 29 September 2023. Tselanyane said, Tsoloane was remanded in custody.
“Tsoloane is facing two counts of murder, which were allegedly committed in February 2023. His case was postponed to 2 October 2023 for further investigations,” said Tselanyane.
Meanwhile, the North West Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, lauded the police and members of the community, who came forward with the information that led to these arrests. Kwena reiterated that police will be relentless when conducting their duties to ensure that perpetrators of these heinous crimes are brought to book.
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