By OBAKENG MAJE
29 September 2024– A man (40) from Marikana Section in Utlwanang Township, Christiana, was arrested for the alleged murder of his ex-girlfriend’s boyfriend (31) on 26 September 2024. It is alleged that a quarrel ensued after the suspect went to his ex-girlfriend’s place at Utlwanang Township and found her with the victim.
The North West police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Amanda Funani said the suspect allegedly stabbed the victim to death and dragged him to the bushes. Funani said the suspect allegedly chopped and removed the victim’s legs and private parts, then threw the victim’s body into the river.
“The ex-girlfriend reported a missing person to the police, who followed it up after getting information that the suspect was seen pushing a wheelbarrow towards the river. As a result, the police divers were summoned to search for the victim.
“His upper body and a leg were retrieved from the river on Thursday. A search continued on 27 September 2024, and a leg and other parts were recovered. The suspect is expected to appear in the Christiana Magistrate’s Court on 30 September 2024, for murder,” she said.
Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, condemned the incident and thanked all the members, including the divers, for the swift response and bringing the suspect to book.
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