Mutilated body found on the Onverwacht Road, outside Polokwane
Police say the body could have been part of a ritual murder
POLOKWANE – Polie have launched a manhunt for unknown suspect(s) following the discovery of a mutilated body on Monday afternoon, 28 May.
According to police spokesperson, Lt Col Moatshe Ngoepe, police received a tip off from the community about a body that was dumped in the bushes near the Onverwaght road, a few kilometres outside Polokwane.
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“Upon their arrival, the mutilated body of a man in his forties was found with some body parts missing. The motive for this killing is still unknown at this stage but ritual murder cannot be ruled out,” he said.
Anyone with information which can assist the police in arresting the suspect(s) involved in the murder and who can assist in the identification of the deceased, are to contact Captain Richard Boshomane at 079 894 5501; the crime stop number 0860010111; the crime line sms 32211 or the nearest police station.
