Stock thieves sought

NUMBI – A case of stock theft is under investigation by local police after five carcases of cows were found in an open field.

According to the police the carcases were found with only their heads, legs and intestines remaining, which led to an indication that the cows had been slaughtered.

Speaking for the local police, Const Naniki Nonyane said that a local herd man told the police that he had discovered that his cows were missing in the morning and went on a search.

He later found the remains and alerted the police.

“No arrests have been made so far but a case of stock theft has been opened,” said Nonyane.

Nonyane further pleaded with residents to contact Masoyi police with any information that might lead to the arrest of the thieves.