Polokwane pensioner killed at old age home
Limpopo police are investigating the murder of an 80-year-old woman at an old age home in Polokwane.
Jacoba Grobler’s body was found in her house at the Koraal old age complex on Monday.
It is believed that Grobler was severely assaulted before her death.
Provincial police spokesperson Motlafela Mojapelo says the body was discovered by one of Grobler’s friends.
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“Preliminary police investigations revealed that the suspects entered the house and found the deceased, who stayed alone, and severely assaulted her.
“The victim’s body was found by her friend and the police were called. On arrival, the police found the deceased lying on the bed with open wounds which might have possibly been caused by a blunt object. The deceased’s laptop and cellphone are missing.”
Provincial police commissioner Nneke Ledwaba has directed that a 72-hour activation plan be implemented to track down the suspects.
