By BAKANG MOKOTO

A woman (34) has been arrested for possession of suspected stolen property. This comes after four suspects allegedly entered a farm, outside Swartruggens 11 June 2024 and killed a woman (60), who was alone in the house.

The North West police spokesperson, Lieutenant Col Amanda Funani said victim’s husband (70)was also accosted by the suspect upon arrival. Funani said they allegedly took him to the main house, which they ransacked and loaded household items onto two bakkies.

“They then kidnapped the husband, put him in one of the bakkies and left the place. The household items were taken to a shack belonging to woman at an Informal Settlement, outside Swartruggens.

“The victim managed to escape by jumping out of the moving vehicle, then fled and alerted nearby farmers, who contacted the police. Subsequent to investigation, the suspect was arrested in the early hours of Wednesday morning, 12 June 2024, after being found in possession of suspected stolen items,” she said.

Funani said the suspect is expected to appear before the Swartruggens Magistrate’s Court on14 June 2024. She said the search for four other suspects is still underway.

Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, instructed the investigation team not to leave any stone unturned to ensure that the four suspects are arrested. Kwena also congratulated the police for the swift response that led to the arrest of the suspect and the recovery of the stolen property.

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