Woman fatally shot in Butterworth township

South African Police Service

Woman fatally shot in Butterworth township
Woman fatally shot in Butterworth township

Msobomvu Police are investigating a murder case following the murder of 28 year old woman. It is alleged that the body of the deceased was seen by a community member on Monday, 17 December 2018 at about 04:00 at Cuba Township, Butterworth.

The deceased suffered a bullet wound on her upper body. She was last seen with her friends on Friday, 16 December 2018 at about 22:00 around Cuba Township, Butterworth. The motive behind her murder is not known.

Anyone who has information about this murder is kindly requested to contact Msobomvu Police at 047 4920 180 or Crime Stop at 08600 10111.

Butterworth Cluster Commander, Brigadier Ngangema Xakavu has condemned the brutal murder of a defenceless woman and he vowed that Msobomvu Police detectives will work around the clock to trace the suspect/s. The identity of the deceased is still being withheld until her relatives are officially informed about her murder.

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SOURCESouth African Police Service