NIEKERKSHOOP – Een van die ses verdagtes wat ’n 60-jarige boer op ’n plaas in die Nierkershoop-gebied aangeval het, is deur die polisie in hegtenis geneem.
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NC: MEDIA RELEASE: FARM ATTACKER ARRESTED IN NIEKERSHOOP
Police in Niekerkshoop have arrested one of the six armed suspects who attacked a 60 year old farmer in Niekerkshoop during the morning of 18 March.
The six armed suspects attacked the farmer at his farm house. He was reportedly burnt with an iron on his abdomen. The suspects fled with his single cab Toyota bakkie which was recovered by the police about 15 kilometres outside Griekwastad towards Groblershoop. The victim was hospitalised.
The suspect was arrested yesterday and is expected to appear before the Niekerkshoop tomorrow, 26 March.
Members of the public are urged to urgently contact the police with information about the whereabouts of the five robbers who are still on the run. The Station Commander of Niekerkshoop, Captain Paul Goliath can be contacted at 082 448 6910 or the Investigating Officer, Detective Warrant Officer Godffrey Kubashe at 082 448 6572 or alternatively at 053 354 0730/1. Every piece of information received will be treated with confidence.
Enquiries:
Brigadier Mohale Ramatseba
