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SAPS launched an urgent investigation on Wednesday – after one of their own was killed and ditched in Botshabelo. The shocking discovery of a Police Captain’s body in the Free State town has put authorities on high alert, as they desperately scramble to find out who is responsible for this act of brutality.
Police Captain brutally killed in Free State
No arrests have been made as of Wednesday morning, and the Botshabelo Detective Unit is calling on witnesses – or members of the public with any information at all – to come forward and share what they know with the police.
The injuries inflicted upon the Police Captain were particularly gruesome. The officer was stabbed in his stomach, and he also had his throat cut. The unpleasant discovery has sparked a rapid reaction in Free State, as preliminary investigations suggest that the victim was dumped after being killed elsewhere.
Botshabelo SAPS launch investigation
SAPS have issued a statement, confirming the major details of this heinous incident. It’s believed that this murder is an isolated case, and officers will be working round the clock to secure justice for one of their colleagues.
“Police were summoned to the scene and found the dead body of an African male. He had a stab wound on his stomach and his throat was slit. Police further suspect that the deceased was dumped there after being killed at another place.”
“A case of murder is being investigated and no one has been apprehended at this stage. Anyone with positive information is requested to contact Botshabelo Detective Unit on 082 466 8341.”
SAPS statement on the Police Captain murder in Free State
#sapsFS Botshabelo #SAPS investigate murder case after a 57yr-old police male Captain was found dead near a dumping site in Botshabelo yesterday. He had a stab wound on his stomach & his throat was slit. Anyone with info may cntct 082 466 8341. TMhttps://t.co/85seBxoC8u pic.twitter.com/amLdxRfWc1
— SA Police Service ?? (@SAPoliceService) November 11, 2020
