By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
The North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena warned that police will not tolerate anyone who takes the law into their own hands. This comes after Gregory Phatshwane (43), Kagiso Mokwalase (32) Tshepo Thipe (33) and Mosimanegape Sekhomba (43), briefly appeared in the Bafokeng Magistrate’s Court in Tlhabane, near Rustenburg for kidnapping and murder.
It is alleged that the accused kidnapped Ponono Sekgopi (43) from a tavern on 28 July 2024, in Phokeng after accusing him of burglary. They allegedly took him to Kotokoto Dam, where he was assaulted.
Kwena said Sekgopi was found dead by a passerby and informed the Royal Bafokeng Reaction Force members, who alerted the police. He further said the preliminary investigations led to the discovery of a Nissan Almera vehicle with blood stains in the boot.
“The accused were eventually arrested and their blood stained clothes were seized. We condemn the incident and urged the community to work together with the police through existing and recognised structures such as Community Police Forum (CPF), rather than taking the law into their own hands .
“The accused were remanded in custody until 6 August 2024,” added Kwena.
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