Police in Limpopo have launched a manhunt after a couple was viciously attacked at their home, shortly after arrival.
Provincial police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Stephen Thakeng said the husband sustained cut wounds on his head.
The incident happened on Monday, at around midnight at Tshidzini.
“The couple, on arrival at their home, the wife got out of their vehicle to open the door, then she heard her husband screaming for help. When she came closer, she was also hit with an unknown sharp instrument on her head. She fell down on the ground,” said Thakeng.
The couple was later taken to hospital by ambulance. The husband succumbed to his injuries on arrival at the hospital. The injured wife was admitted to hospital.
Police said the deceased husband was identified by his wife as Mboniseni Phanuel Ndou.
“A case of murder and attempted murder has been registered for further investigations,” said Thakeng.
“Should anyone have information leading to the arrests of the two assailants, Detective Sergeant Nkhangweni Matshaya can be contacted on 071 119 7802, Crime Stop number 08600 10111 or use the My SAPS App anonymously.”
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On Wednesday, IOL reported that police in Limpopo have arrested a 34-year-old man in connection with “a violent robbery” that took place in Hlogotlou, where a couple was robbed of an undisclosed amount of money.
Thakeng said the robbery happened in January last year.
“The arrest follows an intensive investigation into the incident, where a couple was ambushed and robbed of a substantial amount of cash. On Friday (last week), at approximately 10pm, members of the Limpopo provincial investigation unit received intelligence regarding the whereabouts of one of the long-sought suspects involved in the robbery,” said Thakeng.
Acting swiftly, Thakeng said law enforcement officers operationalized the information, leading to the wanted suspect’s arrest in Hlogotlou on Saturday, around midnight.
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