Rustenburg - A 35-year-old man who allegedly shot two security guards in Orkney near Klerksdorp was expected to appear in court on Monday, North West police said.
“The suspect's appearance in court follows his apprehension by the Klerksdorp Task Team on 16 June 2016 at shaft No 6 in Orkney near Klerksdorp.
“According to information, the suspect shot two security officials who were on duty at No. 2 shaft, Orkney in August 2015.
“One of the security officials died instantly while the other was taken to the hospital for medical treatment. The security officials' firearms were robbed during the incident,” said police spokesperson Colonel Sabata Mokgwabone.
He said the man was also linked to a case of pointing of a firearm in Orkney that occurred at shaft No 2 earlier this month.
“It is alleged the suspect pointed the victim who is a security official with a firearm. The suspect was nabbed after a thorough investigation and the police suspect that could be linked to other murder cases that were reported in the area. Preliminary investigation has revealed that the suspect has previous convictions of assault, theft and fraud of which crimes were committed between 2006 and 2010 in Kanana, Lichtenburg and Polokwane.
” The man is facing charges of murder, attempted murder, pointing of firearm and robberies. “
The police urge victims of crime that occurred at various shafts in Orkney to contact Colonel Ditiro Makaudi on 082 568 2375 or Captain Alec Lebodi on 082 338 1076,” he said.
African News Agency