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Suspects remanded in custody for murder of Limpopo inspector

Two suspects are in custody for the alleged murder of a senior Limpopo inspector, with the case postponed for further investigation.

POLOKWANE – Two suspects, Munyai Roshidzwa Vhutshilo (25) and Nekhubvi Muano (21), have been remanded in custody on charges of murder following the disappearance and death of senior provincial inspector Patrick Mbulaheni Netshidzivhani.

Netshidzivhani (56) was attached to the Mutale Traffic Station and was reported missing after he did not return home after his regular fitness exercises.

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The police launched an investigation after a missing person’s case was filed, leading to the discovery of the traffic officer’s vehicle. This critical finding resulted in the arrest of the two suspects, who are now alleged to have been involved in the murder.

Police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Stephen Thakeng says the suspects appeared before the Magistrates’ Court yesterday (January 16). They remain in custody as the case has been postponed to March 3 to allow further investigations to proceed.

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