There is concern over a rising trend of violence and attacks on Eastern Cape public representatives. Image via Pixabay/Stevebp
Police probing brutal murder of Limpopo Mayor gunned down in his home
Police have activated a 72-hour action plan following the murder of Collins Chabane Municipality Mayor in Limpopo.
There is concern over a rising trend of violence and attacks on Eastern Cape public representatives. Image via Pixabay/Stevebp
Limpopo Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe has been directed to mobilise maximum resources to apprehend those responsible for the murder of Mayor of the Collins Chabane Local Municipality in Limpopo, Moses Maluleke, who was gunned down in his home.
The incident happened on Thursday night and the 56-year-old was shot and killed while his 18-year-old son was wounded.
POLICE PROBING MURDER OF LIMPOPO MAYOR
Police spokesperson, Colonel Athlenda Mathe said according to reports, three unknown suspects entered the Collins Chabane Municipality Mayor’s home in Saselamani village at 19:00 where they demanded money from the deceased mayor and his son. When the pair could not comply with the suspects’ instructions, they were allegedly shot at by the trio.
Mathe said the Mayor succumbed to his injuries on scene and his son survived. The son was transported to a nearby hospital where he is receiving further medical care.
“A case of murder and attempted murder has been registered. Police have since launched a manhunt for the group of suspects,” Mathe said.
Police have encouraged members of the public who know or may have witnessed what transpired to report to the Saselamani Police station or call the Crime Stop Hotline number on 0860010111 to assist police investigations.
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