Stolen goats led to NW police officers’ murder
The two North West police officers who were found burnt beyond recognition are suspected to have come across a vehicle transporting stolen goats.
Constable Simon Ngakaemang Ntsekeletsa (50) and 42-year-old Sergeant Mojalefa Horatius Molete went missing on Monday night while on patrol.
Police spokesperson Tlangelani Rikhotso says the pair reported the incident to the station commander.
They were supposed to take the suspect's vehicle to the police station but never arrived.
“About an hour later, the police reported that they were not far from the police station. However, the police officers never arrived at the police station and they could not be reached on both their cell phones nor the police radio.”
The bodies of the two policemen were only discovered on Tuesday.
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“When the scene was visited, a knife and a police badge belonging to one of the deceased was found and a second badge was found near Mareetsane road. Further investigations led the team to a burnt state vehicle wherein the bodies of the deceased police officers were discovered.”
Five suspects have been arrested for the double murder.
“The team followed all leads and worked tirelessly until they traced and arrested the five suspects who were allegedly found in possession of a 9mm pistol which was taken from the slain police officers. A hammer, clothing with suspected blood stains and a vehicle have been seized for further investigation,” adds Rikhotso.
The suspects will make their first appearance at the Ganyesa Magistrate’s Court on Friday.
