Lentswe, Klerksdorp - A wanted gangster was arrested in Klerksdorp CBD after he was allegedly caught hiding a firearm that was found to be stolen in Wilkoppies 25 years ago. Members of the National Intervention Unit (NIU) were on routine patrol when they noticed a suspicious red Mazda with two occupants in OR Tambo Street the afternoon of September 21. Col Adele Myburgh said they approached the vehicle and noticed the passenger fiddling under his seat.
“A search of the vehicle led to the discovery of a firearm hidden under the passenger seat. They could not account for the firearm and were arrested for being in possession of an unlicensed firearm. Further investigations indicated that this firearm was stolen in February 1999 in Wilkoppies.’’
Edward Ramarumo Dodo Rooi (39) and Mogalatsane Ruphus Leshilo (41) were charged and appeared in Klerksdorp Magistrates court.
Leshilo was granted R1500 bail, whilst Dodo was remanded in custody after he was linked to two cases of murder and another of attempted murder in Kanana.
According to Myburgh, Dodo was charged with the murder of Carlos Mondane. He was gunned down on December 19, 2022. Another victim, Meshack Kheu was gunned down on September 29 last year at the the Maradona sport field. A week later, Dodo allegedly opened fire with an AK 47 on a shack where mourners got together for Kheu’s funeral. Luckily, they escaped unharmed and a case of attempted murder was registered at the police station.
The Provincial Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, congratulated members of the NIU and the Anti-Gang Unit for their hard work that led to these arrests.
He said police will continue to work hard to ensure that criminals face the full might of the law.
