Angry residents attacked a man in Limpopo after they allegedly accused him of killing a 5-year-old child who was found at his house, stabbed to death. The incident happened on Monday at the Makhushane village, outside Phalaborwa.
According to Brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo “The child’s mother came back from work, and when she didn’t find her two minor children at home, she assumed they were playing at the neighbour’s house as usual. She was then alarmed when she only found the eldest child and started searching for the five-year-old boy with the assistance of the community members.”
The child’s body was found with multiple stab wounds in a relative’s home nearby.
“A case of murder was opened, and police started with initial investigations. A knife and sharp object believed to be the weapons used during the murder were found next to the body. The suspect had already fled the scene,” said Mojapelo.
On the same night, at around 22:00, residents in the area attacked the 27-year-old murder suspect, said Mojapelo.
“Upon arrival at the scene, police found him severely assaulted and tied up with a rope. He was rescued and taken to the hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries in the early hours of Tuesday morning at about 00:40,” Mojapelo added.
The police have opened a case of murder and no suspects have been arrested.
“Anyone with information that can lead to the arrest of the suspects should contact Lieutenant Colonel Lilian Mahlathi on 082 469 1240 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or the nearest police station,” said Mojapelo