SAPS launch manhunt for robbers

JANE FURSE

Jane Furse SAPS launched an extensive manhunt for unknown suspects who fatally shot a woman and injured a man during alleged house robbery. The incident took place in the early hours of Friday, 31 May  at a rental property in Ngwanamatlang village.

Preliminary reports indicate SAPS received an emergency call at about 01:50, reporting a shooting incident at a rental property.
“Upon arrival, they discovered the lifeless body of a female victim in her later 30s, who appeared to have suffered multiple fatal injuries in one rented room. Additionally, another foreign national male occupant of the property in his late 40s was found severely injured and was immediately rushed to the hospital for urgent medical treatment,” revealed Limpopo SAPS spokesman Colonel Malesela Ledwaba.
He said preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects gained entry to the property by breaking the burglars forcing the doors open. Once inside, the assailants attacked the occupants and ransacked the home, stealing various valuables before fleeing the scene.
Police have opened a case of murder, attempted murder and house robbery.

The identity of the deceased will be released in due course. The case was transferred to the Provincial Murder and Robbery for further investigation.

“The team is working tirelessly to gather evidence and identify the perpetrators involved in this heinous crime. We urge members of the community to come forward with information that can assist in the investigation,”said  Limpopo SAPS commissioner Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe .

Anyone with information can contact Warrant Officer Phaladi Makola on 082 729 2233 or Lieutenant Colonel Richard Boshomane on 079 894 5501 or report anonymously to Crime Stop at 08600 10111 or via the MySAPS app.