LIMPOPO – Police in Dennilton have launched a manhunt for the suspects who torched a vehicle belonging to the Chief Whip of Sekhukhune Municipality on Friday morning, 20 June, in the Mpheleng Ntshwelemotse section outside Groblersdal.
According to police spokesperson, Captain Mamphaswa Seabi, Chief Whip, Jan Lepota Tseke was sleeping and his vehicle was parked outside.
When he heard his dog barking and went out to check, he discovered that his motor vehicle was on fire.
“Police were summoned to the scene, reacted swiftly and a manhunt ensued. No arrests have been made as yet as the suspects are still unknown,” Seabi stated.
The motive behind this incident is not clear at this stage, but further investigations will tell.
“Anyone with information which can assist the police in arresting the suspects involved in this matter, may contact Lt-Col Botha at 079 524 1351; the crime stop number 0860010111; the crime line sms 32211 or the nearest police station,” Seabi concluded.
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