The Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service in Limpopo Lieutenant General Nneke Ledwaba has strongly condemned the continuing brutal acts of violent crimes perpetrated against children.
The Provincial Commissioner’s condemnation follows a terrifying incident that occurred on 30 December 2018, at Ga-Masemola outside Polokwane, where 33 year old father allegedly burned down a house with petrol which resulted into the death of three minor children, aged between 4 and 6. The suspect also died in the process.
Allegedly, the suspect burnt down the house after a heated argument with his 32 year old partner being the mother of these children. Fortunately, the partner managed to flee from the suspect unhurt.
The Police were alerted about this incident, they swiftly responded together with Emergency medical services. On arrival, the EMS certified the three children and the suspect dead.
The motive behind this incident is still not clear at this stage but domestic violence may not be ruled out.
The police have opened cases of arson, three counts of murder, attempted murder.
The Police investigations are still continuing.
The deceased were identified as Mogau Maela (4), Chantelle Makobe (6), Mosa Makobe (4) and the suspect deceased Thato Maela aged 33.
“Members of the community are advised to seek professional assistance when they encounter any social related problems in their lives rather than resorting to killings,” concluded General Ledwaba.
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