By BAKANG MOKOTO
Three suspects were arrested for alleged hijacking. The suspects were arrested on Sunday morning, 4 August 2024, along the N14 road near Ventersdorp.
The North West police spokesperson, Col Adele Myburgh said it is alleged that a motorist was driving along the N14 road when the driver of a silver Toyota Corolla with a blue light on the dash board attempted to stop him. Myburgh said the motorist was allegedly pointed with a firearm, but did not stop.
“Shortly after the incident, he saw traffic officers and reported the incident to them. The traffic officers stopped the Toyota Corolla and the trio was arrested and handed over to the police.
“The accused, Raymond Malefo (44), Jim Masingi (47) and Patrick Masemola (63), who are all from Mamelodi Township, near Pretoria, briefly appeared in Ventersdorp Magistrate’s Court facing charges of attempted hijacking, pretending to be police officers and unlawful possession of a firearm,” she said.
Myburgh further said the accused persons case was postponed to 14 August 2024. She added that investigations into the matter are underway and the police cannot rule out the possibility of linking the suspects with similar crimes previously committed in the area.
“The fight against hijackings gained success. The accused were remanded in custody,” said Myburgh.
Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, lauded the traffic officers for their swift response that led to the arrest.
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