LIMPOPO – According to a statement issued by LT. Colonel Moatshe Ngoepe, the boy was taken by an unknown suspect on Sunday afternoon at approximately 15:00. It is alleged a red sedan pulled up to the boy and his friends, the driver called the boy over to him, pulled him into the vehicle and sped away.
The matter was reported to the police and a search ensued which ended today (Tuesday) after the boy’s body was found floating in a cattle (plunge) dip in Olifantshoek in the Hlanganani area.
The cause of death, motive and suspects in the matter are still unknown. Police investigations continue says Ngeope.
Community members are hereby asked not to interfere with police investigations and are strongly urged to avoid getting involved in illegal activities including mob-attacks and killings.
Anyone with information should contact the police at 082 451 7553 or the nearest police station or call the crime stop number at 08600 10111.
