By OBAKENG MAJE
24 June 2025- Three suspects who allegedly killed an attorney, Katlego Moribe (38), were arrested during a successful collaborative effort between the Northern Cape and North West police in Ganyesa village, near Vryburg on 23 and 24 June 2025. Moribe was killed in a hail of bullets at Block A in Seoding village, near Kuruman on 1 June 2025.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Colonel Cherelle Ehlers said following an intensive investigation, members of the Northern Cape Crime Intelligence, in conjunction with Crime Intelligence in the North West Province, the Mahikeng Tactical Response Team and the Vryburg Public Order Police, launched a coordinated, intelligence-driven operation in Ganyesa, near Vryburg. Ehlers said the operation took place between the evening of 23 June 2025, and the early hours of 24 June 2025.
“The team also recovered illegal firearms and ammunition in their possession. The suspects are expected to appear in court soon and the investigation remains ongoing,” she said.
Meanwhile, the Northern Cape Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola, praised the outstanding cooperation between the two provinces and cited the critical role of inter-provincial collaboration in ensuring that justice is served and that individuals responsible for serious and violent crimes are held accountable.
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