By OBAKENG MAJE
Two police officers have been arrested for allegedly being in possession of suspected stolen livestock. Warrant Officer Onkokame Shoboro (46) and Motseothata Ndlovu (25) were arrested after the police received a tip-off.
The North West police spokesperson, Brig Sabata Mokgwabone said the accused were allegedly seen transporting several cattle. Mokgwabone further said upon arrest, nine Bonsmara calves worth R80 000, were found loaded in a trailer pulled by a Ford Ranger Double Cab bakkie.
“The matter was reported to the Provincial Anti-Corruption Investigation Unit (ACIU) members, who conducted a preliminary investigation and finally charged the pair. They both appeared before the Bloemhof Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday,” he said.
Mokgwabone further said Shoboro and Ndlovu were remanded in custody. He added that their case was postponed to 15 May 2024, for bail application.
“Shoboro is attached to Bloemhof Visible Policing. The bakkie, which belongs to Shoboro, was confiscated together with the trailer. The lawful owner of the calves has been located,” said Mokgwabone.
Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, reiterated that there will be no tolerance for employees involved in criminal activities. Kwena applauded the police and ACIU members for their collaboration and quick response that led to the arrest.
“The police management will not hesitate to deal effectively with dishonest employees who tarnish the image of the service,” he said.
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