LIMPOPO – Police in Tubatse, outside Burgersfort, are offering a reward of up to R50 000 for any valuable information that can lead to the arrest of a suspect(s) involved in the fatal shooting of a ward councillor and attempted murder of his wife on Monday night, 26 November.
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According to police spokesperson, Col Moatshe Ngoepe, Ribacross councillor, Thabang Maupa (42) arrived at his business to help his wife close shop. While in their car, getting ready to leave, an unknown suspect on foot began firing shots at their vehicle
“The deceased was hit several times and died on the scene and his wife (40) sustained injuries after being hit by stray bullets. The motive for this killing is unknown at this stage but police have opened cases of muder and attempted murder and investigations are underway,” Ngoepe said.
Anyone with information that can lead to the arrest of the suspect(s) is requested to contact Colonel Makhathini Ngele at 082 573 3645; the police toll-free number 0860010111; the Crime Linesms 32211 or the nearest police station.
