Massive search leads to farmhouse intruders’ arrests

A massive search following a brazen farmhouse robbery in Limpopo led to the arrest of five suspects on Thursday, 22 September.

SUSPECTS NABBED FOLLOWING MASSIVE SEARCH

The five-member criminals stormed into the farmhouse and attacked an elderly woman who stays with his son and a farmworker.
Police spokesperson Brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo said the Provincial Commissioner of Limpopo Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe commended the dedicated teams of members of the South African Police Service (SAPS), South African National Defence Force (SANDF) and the farmers at Alldays who worked tirelessly to track down the suspects allegedly involved in the attack of farming family members.
This after a group of about five (5) suspects armed with firearms allegedly intruded into a farmhouse at ‘Schietfontein’ at around 10:00.

“An elderly woman aged 71, who reportedly stays with her son aged 47, and a farmworker, were accosted by the suspects who were already in the house.”

Mojapelo

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STOLEN ITEMS RECOVERED FROM THE CRIMINALS

He said the suspects demanded money and firearms.

“The three victims were then shot and sustained injuries during the process. The suspects fled the scene on foot after taking money, firearms and ammunition,” Mojapelo explained.

The swift reaction by members of Beit Bridge Musina Task Team, Musina Flying Squad, SANDF, local Farmers and Alldays SAPS after receiving the report, led to the activation of a massive search operation which was embarked upon.

He said the team ultimately managed to track down the suspects who were in a hiding place within the farming precinct and were arrested. During the arrest, the police recovered the stolen items, including firearms, ammunition and cash money.
“The partnership that was manifested during this joint operation, is highly commendable and has to be strengthened in all corners of the Province,” Lieutenant General Hadebe reflected.

SUSPECTS DUE IN COURT TOMORROW

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According to Mojapela, the five suspects, aged between 26 and 34, are expected to appear before the Senwabarwana Magistrate’s Court on Monday 26 September 2022, facing charges of attempted murder and armed robbery.