By Obakeng Maje
Kuruman-Two suspects appeared briefly before Mothibistad Magistrate Court in connection of armed robbery.

“It is alleged that on Saturday,Thuso Leboko,29, and Rebaone Leboko,23, attacked an on-duty police officer, stationed at Batlharos police station and robbed him of his service pistol” lieutenant Olebogeng Tawana said.

The police said the incident allegedly happened at a local supermarket not far from Batlharos police station, where the victim is stationed.

“Apparently the suspects opened the door of the police vehicle in which the victim was driving in and grabbed him and forcefully removed his service pistol from the holster” Tawana said. 

After removing the firearm from the holster, one of the suspects attempted to shoot him, but the firearm could not discharge a bullet.

“They fled the crime scene on foot into the village, and shortly robbed a local tuck shop off undisclosed amount of cash, cigarettes and airtime at gun point” he said.

Batlharos police with the help of the neighbouring police stations like Tsineng and Kuruman K9 unit immediately launched a man hunt. They were arrested after the members of the community tipped off the police about the suspects’ whereabouts.

Afterwards a high speed chase ensued and the suspects were arrested in nearby bushes in the area of Batlharos. The service firearm and magazine with full ammunition was also retrieved in a yard.

“It seems as if the suspects threw the pistol and magazine while they were running away from the police” he outlines.

Batlharos station Commander Captain Modise extends his gratitude to the community of Batlharos after sharing the information which led to the arrest of the suspects with the police with the police.-TDN
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