Picture: The suspected stolen cattle/Generic
By OBAKENG MAJE
One suspect who was arrested for being in possession of suspected stolen cattle in Ga-Mokake village, near Taung remanded in custody. Tebogo “Teezo” Dichabe (29) briefly appeared before the Taung Magistrate’s Court on 1 December 2023.
The North West police spokesperson, Col Adele Myburgh said on 30 November 2023 at around 7:50am in Taung, the Rural Safety Police allegedly noticed two men at Ga-Mokake village loading cattle on a trailer towed by a white bakkie.
“The pair allegedly fled the scene when the police approached them. Nevertheless, one of them was arrested, whilst the other evaded the arrest. Right after arresting the suspect, a group of community members, who knew the accused, mobilised and allegedly threatened the police,” she said.
Myburgh further said the police immediately called for back-up and the situation calmed down after arrival of more police officers on the scene. She added that, more cases are under investigation for intimidation and defeating the ends of justice.
“The police confiscated the bakkie, trailer and 10 suspected stolen cattle. The ownership of the cattle is yet to be determined as they do not have clear brand marks on them,” said Myburgh.
Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, congratulated Rural Safety police for their attentiveness, bravery, and diligence in making sure that criminals such as these ones are put behind bars. Kwena warned that, an attack on a police officer, is an attack on the state and that it will not be tolerated.
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