Investigations into the murder of Constable Thato Makhoana (26) led to the arrest of eight additional suspects on Friday and Sunday 9 August 2020, respectively.
Constable Makhoana was found murdered just outside Mahikeng on 29 July 2020. His vehicle was later found torched at Majemantsho village. An immediate manhunt for the killers was launched resulting in the arrest of one suspect on 4 August 2020.
The multi- disciplinary team consisting of the Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation, assisted by members of LCRC, Detectives, K9 Unit and Flying Squad followed up on further leads that led to the discovery of the deceased’s cell phones. Five suspects were arrested.
Subsequently, another suspect alleged to be the main perpetrator was arrested in Mahikeng. A 9mm service pistol, ammunition and handcuffs belonging to the deceased were recovered at a house in Mahikeng.
The owners of the house were later arrested at a hideout in Majemantsho village where two more pistols were seized from them.
Six of the suspects will make their first appearance at the Mmabatho Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, 11 August 2020 where they will be facing charges of hijacking, robbery with aggravating circumstances and murder.
The other two suspects will appear in court on Wednesday, 12 August 2020 facing the same charges.
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