Man shoots ex-girlfriend then himself during hostage drama
The victim (27) was taken hostage at Mmakgodu village in the Seshego area
LIMPOPO – The South African Police Service is highly concerned about the continuous domestic related incidents which include murder, assault and malicious damage to property.
According to a statement issued by Police Spokesperson, Lt Col Moatshe Ngoepe, this concern follows a recent incident where a woman was kidnapped and murdered in the Seshego Policing area outside Polokwane.
“It is alleged that on Friday, 6 January 2018, a middle aged man from the Senwabarwana area shot and killed his 27-year-old ex-girlfriend after he took her hostage at Mmakgodu village. The police were notified and a joint search operation composed of different Police Units including the Saps Airwing unit ensued until he was cornered near Ga-Legodi village, however before he could be apprehended, he shot himself.
The suspect was taken to a nearby hospital where he is in critical condition under police guard, confirmed Ngeope.
“The motive behind this incident is not clear at this stage but the police investigations will tell as they are still unfolding.
The suspect will appear before the Seshego Magistrate’s Court on charges of kidnapping and murder as soon as he is released from the hospital, concluded Ngoepe.
