Polokwane cops yet to make arrests in Tayob shooting case
University of Limpopo Professor Saber Tayob was murdered on the morning of March 13 in Ster Park while he was jogging.
POLOKWANE – The police in Polokwane are still looking for information that can lead to the arrest of the person(s) who were caught on camera shooting point blank at University of Limpopo Professor Saber Tayob.
Tayob was murdered on the morning of March 20 in Ster Park while he was jogging. No arrests have yet been made.
According to police spokesperson, Brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo, the victim was reportedly jogging when a white Volkswagen Polo drove past him and stopped.
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“The vehicle stopped next to him and a passenger alighted and shot the victim several times. The driver and shooter then drove off. The motive for the incident is unknown at this stage.”
Acting provincial police commissioner Major General Jan Scheepers has called on anyone with information to come forward and assist in the investigation to contact Warrant Officer Joseph Malebana on 072 492 9635 or the Crime Stop number on 08600 10111.
Callers may opt to remain anonymous and any information received will be treated as confidential.
