By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
15 September 2025- The Nigerian national, Kenechi Ndukaife Atuchuku (45) briefly appeared in the Klerksdorp Magistrate’s Court on 15 September 2025, facing charges of possession of and dealing in drugs. Atuchuku’s court appearance emanates from a lengthy investigation conducted by the Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation with the guidance of the National Prosecuting Authority’s Organised Crime Component into allegations of selling drugs in and around Klerksdorp.
The NPA regional spokesperson in North West, Sivenathi Gunya said an undercover operation was conducted in 2022 and the accused was allegedly caught selling drugs to a customer. Gunya said following an investigation, a warrant of arrest was issued against the suspect and executed on 12 September 2025, in Klerksdorp.
“Atuchukwu is linked to a case involving his fellow countryman, Michael Okoya, who was arrested last week for alleged dealing in drugs. Atuchukwu was remanded in custody until 17 September 2025, where he is expected to appear alongside Okaya,” he said.
Meanwhile, the North West acting Head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, Brigadier Georgia Moos and the Director of Public Prosecutions in the North West, Dr Rachel Makhari, have welcomed the arrest and subsequent court appearance of the accused.
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