By BAKANG MOKOTO

3 February 2025- A suspect (33), was arrested by the Brits Trio Task Team and Bojanala Crime Intelligence police for attempted murder and pointing of a firearm on 31 January 2025. This comes after the team was assembled and tasked the District Commissioner of Bojanala Sub-District 1, on 29 January 2025, to trace and arrest the suspect.

The North West police spokesperson, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone said the crimes were allegedly committed late last month in Damonsville, outside Brits. Mokgwabone said consequent to gathering information and keeping observation, the suspect was arrested during a tactical operation.

“During the arrest, the suspect was found in possession of a licensed firearm, a magazine and 16 rounds of ammunition that were seized for investigation purposes. The suspect is expected to appear in the Brits Magistrate’s Court on 3 February 2025, for attempted murder and pointing of firearm,” he said.

Meanwhile, the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major Genera Asaneng, expressed his gratitude to the police for their commitment towards the fight against crime through frequent arrests and detention of alleged perpetrators.taungdailynews@gmail.com