By BAKANG MOKOTO
29 August 2014- Two men were arrested being in possession of suspected stolen 17 Bonsmara cattle. The accused, Francio Nel (44) and Steven Mothas Baduds (34), were arrested during Operation Basadi conducted in Madikwe on 27 August 2024.
The North West police spokesperson, Colonel Adele Myburgh said the police also confiscated an Isuzu Truck that was allegedly used to transport the cattle.
“This success came after a tip-off that a truck loaded with stolen cattle is driving in the Lindleyspoort area. The women in blue, supported by Madikwe Stock Theft and Endangered Species (STES) Unit and Traffic Officers, conducted a roadblock and patrols in the area, near Swartruggens.
“The police spotted and stopped the truck. Upon further investigation, it was discovered that the cattle valued at R320 000, were reported stolen in Lomanyaneng village, near Mahikeng,” she said.
Myburgh further said Nel and Baduds briefly appeared before the Swartruggens Magistrate’s Court today and were both granted R3000 bail each. She added that their case was postponed until 25 September 2024.
Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, thanked the police and other role players involved in the operation for their excellent team work and said women will continue to play a huge role in policing by bringing perpetrators to book.
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