By OBAKENG MAJE

A man (29) has been arrested for allegedly killing his girlfriend. Lucky Thabiso Akompe was arrested on 25 December 2023 after he allegedly slit the throat of his girlfriend, Lerato Francina Kuate (20). The incident happened at Goedehoop village, near Madikwe during the early hours of Monday morning, 25 December 2023.

The North West police spokesperson, Captain Sam Tselanyane said it is alleged that, the police were called to the scene after the deceased’s body was found in a shack belonging to the accused’s relative. Tselanyane said upon arrival at the scene, police were shown the deceased’s body, which was lying in a pool of blood.

“The Emergency Medical Rescue Services (EMRS) were summoned and Kuate was certified dead at the scene. The preliminary investigations led the police to the house, where the suspect was residing, but he was not found.

“During the search at the house, police found the blood stained clothes that the accused was seen wearing the previous day hidden underneath a bed. A search for the suspect was immediately launched and later in the afternoon, Akompe handed himself over to the Mabeskraal police and was detained,” he said.

Tselanyane further said Akompe was remanded in custody until 4 January 2024. He added that, the accused is set to consult with the new legal representative and investigation into the matter continues.

Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena has condemned in the strongest possible terms this barbaric act of criminality to a defenceless woman. Kwena conveyed his deepest condolences to the deceased’s family and said, the police will do everything in their power to ensure that justice is served.

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