POLOKWANE – The Sekgosese Police need the assistance of the community to identify the body of man, aged between 42 and 50, who was found along the R81 road Munnik outside Polokwane.
According to Police Const Mamabolo Monatse, the police received information from residents in the area about a human body which was seen lying about 100 meters from the road.
Upon arrival at the crime scene they found a male’s body in early stages of decomposition and EMS personnel, photographer,forensic and K9 unit were summoned to the scene. The body had visible stab wounds on the head and below the left ear, he explained.
“Preliminary investigations indicate that the deceased might been killed somewhere and his body dumped at the area.”
The body has been taken to the government mortuary and we appeal to the public to come forward to assist with identification of the deceased. Anyone who has information which can assist the police in the murder investigation can contact W/0 M P Ncha on 072 782 2572 or 015 397 4536/ 7/8.
Alternatively they can contact their nearest police station on 08600 10111, he concluded.