The Acting Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo Major General Jan Scheepers has strongly warned the community against taking the law into their own hands and resorting to mob justice following an incident in which a 59-year-old man was severely assaulted by community members after he allegedly stabbed a 76-year-old man to death.
The incident took place on 2 April 2022 at about 15:00 at Ndindani village in the Giyani policing area.
The Police responded to a scene where two men were found lying in a pool of blood. The first victim, Mkacani Solomon Chabalala aged 76 was certified dead on the scene. The second victim aged 59, who was allegedly assaulted by a mob was transported to the nearby hospital where he later succumbed to the injuries.
He was identified as Ben Shivuri.
Police are now investigating two cases of murder.
The motive for the incident in which an elderly man was stabbed is unknown at this stage.
Anyone with information that can lead to the arrest of the suspects may contact the investigating officer Detective Warrant Officer Morris Maswanganyi on 0825656491 or the crime stop number 0860010111or the nearest police station.
Police investigations continue.
