ZEERUST: Zeerust Cluster detectives conducted an all-night- long operation from the 19th November 2012 until the 20th November 2012.  During the operation, three suspects  aged 20, 28 and 46 were arrested in Dinokana at Selosesha and Matshelapata Sections respectively. 

Suspects were found in possession of 2x 9mm life ammunition, 5,2 kg of dagga and suspected stolen goods. 

“A 46 year old suspect, Batshabeng Joseph Motsame was found in possession of suspected stolen goods” Captain Sam Tselanyane said. 

“A pair of Carvela shoes and belt allegedly belonging to the complainant, 31-year-old Obed Moamogwa, who was hijacked, kidnapped and his girlfriend murdered on the 27 October 2012” He said.  

Motsame was arrested and charged with kidnapping, hijacking and murder.  He appeared before the Lehurutshe Magistrates’ Court on Thursday  and his case was postponed to the 29

th November 2012 for further investigations.

The second suspect, Kagiso Mafora (28) was found in possession of 5,2kg dagga estimated to the value of R8 000-00 at his house also in Dinokana Village (Selosesha Section).  It is alleged that the dagga was found in a black plastic bag, hidden in the suspect’s bedroom.  Mafora was arrested and charged with possession of dagga.  He appeared before Lehurutshe Magistrate Court on the Wednesday, 21 November 2012 and his case was postponed to 26 November 2012 for further investigation.

The third suspect, Akanyang Matebesi (20) was also arrested in Dinokana Village at Matshelapata Section.  He was found in possession of  2 x 9mm life ammunition that were buried in the yard.  He was arrested and charged with possession of life ammunition.  He appeared before the Lehurutshe Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, 22 November 2012 and his case was postponed until Monday, 26

th November 2012 for further investigations.  All three suspects were remanded in custody.

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