Manhunt launched for murder of elderly Mankweng women
A distraught relative discovered the body of the lifeless elderly women who was stabbed with a sharp object.
POLOKWANE – The police in Mankweng is calling on the public to come forward with any information that could lead to the arrest of the suspect(s) involved in the murder of a 97-year-old women on Tuesday.
Police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba said the women was murdered at her home Ramogale Village, GaMothapo.
“The police responded to a complaint from a distraught relative who discovered the body of the lifeless elderly women at approximately 07:30 on Tuesday morning,” his statement read.
Ledwaba said preliminary investigations indicate that the victim was stabbed with a sharp object and a case of murder has been opened but the motive behind the incident is still unknown.
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“We are treating this case as a top priority and a team of dedicated investigators is actively pursuing all leads to apprehend the perpetrator(s) responsible for this horrendous crime,” Ledwaba said.
Anyone with information can contact Lieutenant Colonel Magezi Nkuna on 082 319 9500, the crime stop hotline number on 08600 10111, at the nearest police station or via the MySAPSApp.
