An intoxicated brother hacks his brother to death in Limpopo

A 26-year-old man has been arrested for the brutal murder of his 35-year-old brother following an argument at Thabina village, Limpopo on Sunday.

It is reported that at about 20:30, police received a complaint of a murder and rushed to the vicinity. Upon arrival found a male victim lying on the ground with severe head injuries outside the house.

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The members of the Emergency Medical Services [EMS] were summoned to the scene. But the victim was declared dead on their arrival. 

It is alleged that the deceased arrived home intoxicated and found his brother asleep and woke him up. An argument ensued between the duo and the suspect took out a sharp object and hit his brother on the forehead. 

A MAN HAS BEEN ARRESTED FOR THE BRUTAL MURDER OF HIS BROTHER IN THABINA VILLAGE

The deceased fell down and the suspect dragged him from the house and put him on the ground. Afterwards, the 26-year-old suspect walked to his nearby relatives. He informed them about the incident which was immediately reported to the police. 

The suspect was arrested on the scene for hacking his brother to death and the object used to commit the crime was also seized.  He is expected to appear before the Naphuno Magistrate court soon facing a charge of murder.