Klerksdorp Record, Klerksdorp - An investigation and tracing team comprising of Ikageng Detectives and Klerksdorp Tactical Response Team (TRT) worked hard to arrest kidnapping and murder suspects over the weekend in Lenasia and Potchefstroom.
“The first suspect (36) was arrested in connection with the murder of Nomakephu Thoma (31), who was initially reported missing by a family member on February 27.
According to reports, Thoma was taken by her ex-boyfriend who later sent messages to the family to demand a ransom. “The investigation team pieced information together and through other investigative aids, traced the first suspect to Lenasia where he was finally arrested. Following this, the suspect admitted to being responsible for the victim’s murder and took the police to the scene between Ikageng Extension 7 and Promosa where the victim’s body was allegedly burnt by a person he hired,” said Brig Sabata Mokgwabone, police spokesperson.
Further probe into the matter led to the arrest of the second suspect (33) in the early hours of Sunday morning, March 17, at an informal settlement commonly known as “Hashtags” outside Ikageng.
“Both suspects, Mozambican nationals, were expected to appear in the Potchefstroom Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday March 19, for kidnapping and murder. The possibility of more charges including contravention of the Immigration Act, being added cannot be ruled out."
The North West Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena applauded the team members for their commitment that resulted in the arrest of the suspects. He pointed out that the arrest will without doubt sound a warning that Gender Based Violence (GBV) is a real threat especially to women and children and that those who perpetrate it, will be shown no mercy.
