Two siblings aged 60 and 62 were arrested by Police in Nebo outside Sekhukhune, for allegedly hacking and killing their younger brother to death. The incident reportedly took place at their home in Eenkanteen Mampaha village Monday at about 22:00. The pair were remanded in Custody when they appeared before Nebo Magistrate Court on Wednesday.
TWO SIBLINGS IN TROUBLE WITH THE LAW
According to the information, Police received information from community members. This is after the victim was hacked with an axe following an alleged altercation with his two brothers.
On arrival at the scene, Police found the victim’s chopped body and the two suspects were arrested on the scene.
Matshele Nelson Mogapu aged 53 has been identified as the deceased. The motive behind the incident is not yet known but domestic violence cannot be ruled out.
The two suspects Hollo Mapadimeng aged 60 and Seageng Mogapu aged 62 are facing a charge of murder. They were remanded in Custody until the next Court appearance on 19 January 2023 for formal bail application when they appeared before Nebo Magistrate Court.
