Lebowakgomo’s murder suspect to know his fate
LEBOWAKGOMO
The Provincial Serious and Violent Crimes Unit Investigation has successfully secured the high court dates for the suspect, Fannie Malope Seribishane 57, from Lebowakgomo Magistrate’s court on Thursday 27 March .
The suspect was served with indictment to appear in Polokwane Division of High Court in Limpopo from the 04th to 08th of August , facing charges: murder, domestic violence, unlawful possession of a firearm and unlawful possession of ammunitions.
The members of the Provincial Tracking Team together with Murder and Robbery Unit arrested the 56 year old man for the brutal murder of a 52 year-old female victim at Lebowakgomo policing area . On 23 October 2024 at about 17:00. A female nurse met her untimely death while on her away to work at Lebowakgomo hospital.
The victim succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained next to the gate of the medical facility.
Following the incident, a murder case was opened at the local police and immediately transferred to the Provincial Detectives for further investigations.
On Wednesday 13 November 2024, an intelligence driven operation was executed and resulted in the apprehension of a 56 year-old male suspect while at Lebowakgomo Zone A.The accused also opted not to apply for bail during his appearance.
During the arrest, the suspect was found in possession of a police firearm with ammunition reported stolen at Seshego precinct during the month of June 2024. Police also seized a VW Golf 7 motor vehicle believed to be used in the commission of the crime. Police investigations are continuing.