Police in Lomanyaneng near Mahikeng are investigating an inquest docket following an incident wherein the body of a 15-year-old girl was found in a two roomed house which she was allegedly renting with her boyfriend.
It is alleged that the police were called to a crime scene at about 10:00 on Thursday, 23 December 2021, after the neighbours noticed flies on the windows of the rented house.
Furthermore, after breaking the padlock and gained access into the house, the deceased’s body, which was in a bad state of decomposition, was found lying naked on the mattress in one of the rooms.
The deceased was identified by her brother as Tshegofatso Agnes Matibako.
Tshegofatso’s boyfriend, who is the last person to be seen with her, is reportedly a Lesotho National and also a person of interest in this matter.
His whereabouts and full identity are unknown at this stage.
Investigation into the matter continues and police request anyone who may have information regarding the whereabouts of this man, to contact the Investigating Officer, Detective Warrant Officer Molatlhegi Lechoenyo on 082 455 6078.
Alternatively, Crime Stop can be contacted on 08600 10111.
Anonymous tip-offs can also be communicated via My SAPS Application.
All information received will be treated with strict confidentiality.
