Klerksdorp Midweek, Orkney - A Lesotho national was scheduled to appear in the local magistrate’s court to face charges of possession of unlicensed firearms, unlawful possession of ammunition, two counts of attempted murder and contravention of the Dangerous Weapons Act.
The 31-year-old suspect was scheduled to appear in court on Monday June 23. He is also facing an additional charge of contravention of the Immigration Act.
According to Capt Mpho Manyo-ba, police spokesperson, the arrest was made by Kanana Detectives and Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Visible Policing members at around 02:30 on Friday June 20 at Kanana Ext 13.
The suspect was found in possession of a pistol, a revolver, a gas pistol and several different rounds of ammunition.
Reports suggest that the suspect allegedly shot and critically injured two men, aged 25 and 27, following an altercation between him and the victims the previous weekend (June 14).
Investigations into the matter continue.
The Acting Provincial Po-lice Commissioner of the NW, Major General Patrick Asaneng, said: “The South African Police Service (SAPS) is imploring the communities of Kanana, Khuma and Jouberton including the established Community Policing Forums and Community Safety Forums not to harbour illegal armed criminals who are robbing, killing and maiming them, but to notify the police immediately so that they can be arrested.”
