Home invasion: Man (72) shot and killed, Nigel

Crime Correspondent

Home invasion: Man (72) shot and killed, Nigel
Home invasion: Man (72) shot and killed, Nigel

Deon Botha (72) was shot and killed by a home invader whilst he was standing in his front garden in Nigel on Thursday morning 20 February 2020. The attacker, who had just stolen a firearm and jewelry from a nearby home of an elderly man in Bloekom street.

The attacker fled the scene of the murder leaving behind the stolen items from the first robbery. These were found inside a bag by the police on the murder scene at Botha’s home.

A murder case is being investigated by SAPS Nigel. There have been no arrests.                                    

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