Traditional Healer arrested for the murder of Botlokwa Teen

A 30-year-old Traditional Healer has been arrested for the murder of Modjadji Thoka from Botlokwa, Limpopo whose lifeless body was found without a head and other body parts. Limpopo Police said on Wednesday that they have made a major breakthrough on the manhunt for the suspect.

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The lifeless body of Thoka, 18, was found on 8 January 2024, at Mokomene, Ga-Thoka village, Capricorn District. Members of Provincial Detectives and Botlokwa Detectives activated an operation to trace and arrest the suspect. In the early hours of Wednesday, the suspect was arrested at Mokomene village.

Through the intensive investigation, the suspect allegedly took the team to the place where he buried the head of the deceased. He was also immediately arrested for murder.

BREAKTHROUGH IN THE MURDER OF MODJADJI THOKA AS A TRADITIONAL HEALER GETS ARRESTED

His arrest comes after Police were notified about the discovery of the lifeless body of a woman at an abandoned house. Upon arrival at the scene, they found the body of the woman in an advanced state of decomposition.

Further investigations revealed that the body was dismembered.

The Acting Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo, Major General Jan Scheepers has praised the Police team that ensured that this ruthless criminal is put behind bars. He further commended the community and Police collaboration that resulted in the provision of crucial information.

“We are now relieved that the suspect is arrested and also expect more arrests,” he said. The suspect will appear before the Morebeng magistrate’s court soon.