Key witness in murder case also murdered in Utah Grazing Camp
According to provincial police spokesperson, Brigadier Selvy Mohlala the attack came shortly after the witness's family house was set on fire by an angry mob and the victim's vehicle was burnt to ashes on August 9.
The key witness in the murder case of a female victim who was found dead next to the IHC Church, was also found murdered at the Utah Grazing Camp, Mhala, on Sunday August 13 night.
According to a provincial police spokesperson, Brigadier Selvy Mohlala, it is alleged that the witness’s life was cut short by an unknown number of suspects who had abducted him from Oakley, Culcutta.
“The police followed information that led them to the Utah Grazing Camp, where the body of the witness was found with his hands, feet and neck tied up with wire. His body was covered with bruises. The attack came shortly after the witness’s family house was set on fire by an angry mob and the victim’s vehicle was burnt to ashes on August 9,” said Mohlala.
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“The witness was requested to report to the nearest police station through media platforms for enquiry, as the police’s efforts to locate him were unsuccessful. Investigations into his whereabouts were conducted until a whistleblower alerted the police about his abduction. The police immediately followed up on information.”
The SAPS has warned community members not to take the law into their own hands, and to report wanted people to the authorities, as their actions hamper police investigations.
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The provincial police commissioner, Lieutenant General Semakaleng Manamela, said she discourages the lawless behaviour displayed by those involved in the murder of witnesses.
“Their actions narrowed the possibilities of getting those behind the murder of the female victim behind bars. We have now launched another investigation on the witness’ murder,”she said.
