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Media Statement
POTCHEFSTROOM – The North West Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena is saddened by the murder of a 31-year-old Constable Mogoro Clement Makola who was allegedly shot and killed on Monday evening, 15 April 2024, in Lekgalong village near Marikana outside Rustenburg. According to information, an off-duty Makola was coming out of the shop when approached by the three unknown men and one of them pointed him with a firearm and demand money. In an attempt to disarm the suspect, Mokola was ultimately shot several times on the upper body. The trio fled the scene on foot while the victim’s wife transported him to Kanana clinic. However, he was declared dead on arrival. A manhunt has been launched and the police request anyone who may have information that can assist in the investigations to contact Captain Thuso Tlou of Marikana Detectives on 082 772 7810 or Crime Stop number: 08600 10111. Anonymous tip-offs can be communicated via the MySAPS App
Lieutenant General Sello Kwena condemned the incident in the strongest possible terms and urged the investigation team to leave no stone unturned in ensuring that the alleged perpetrators are arrested. He also conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the Makola family, colleagues and relatives.
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