By OBAKENG MAJE
In a continuous effort to address stock theft, three suspects aged 30, 31 and 45, were remanded in custody until 26 April 2024. Aobakwe Kenewang, Lebogang Dithejane and Mosimanegape Bogatsu briefly appeared before the Sannieshof Magistrate’s Court for stock theft on 19 April 2024.
The North West police spokesperson, Lieutenant Col Amanda Funani said, the accused were arrested on 16 April 2024, after being linked with the theft of 40 cattle that were allegedly stolen at a farm, near Delareyville.
“The cattle were stolen on Monday night (15 April 2024), after the accused allegedly gained entry through the gate of the kraal. It is alleged that the herdsman noticed on Tuesday morning that some of the cattle were stolen and informed his employer.
“The farmer and his employees followed the foot trails of the livestock, which led them to a farm next to Setlagole village, where the suspects had put the cattle without the owner’s knowledge,” said Funani.
She further said the suspects allegedly called the owner of the farm where they had put the stolen cattle and informed him that they were on their way to collect the livestock. Funani added that, as a result, the police were called and pounced on the suspects.
“The police recovered the cattle worth R400 000 and handed them over to the lawful owner,” she said.
Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, praised Sannieshof Stock Theft Unit for their quick response, which led to the recovery of the livestock and the arrest of the suspects.
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