Suspect arrested for murder in Steynsrus

STEYNSRUS – A 41-year-old suspect was arrested on Tuesday, 28 December 2021, for murder.

 

It is alleged that on 14 September 2021 at about 08:30, the police received a complaint about a male lying in the veld.

 

On arrival at the scene, they found a male identified as Abram Mokebe from Matlwangtlwang, Steynsrus lying in the veld with visible injuries and was declared dead on the scene by Emergency Medical Services (EMS).

 

Police and the community worked hand in hand in making sure that they leave no stone unturned in order to bring the perpetrators to book. Through thorough investigation, the suspect was arrested at the neighbour’s house trying to hide from the police.

 

The suspect will appear at the Steynsrus Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, 30 December 2021.

 

Source: South African Police Service