The police in North West have arrested a 33-year old man for allegedly killing to death three of his family members with a knobkierie.

The incident happened on Friday evening in Shaleng Village. 

CAUGHT THEM OFF GUARD

Provincial Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena said the cooperation of community members helped a great deal in locating the suspect.

Kwena said the suspect allegedly entered his family's shack in Shaleng Village on Friday evening and where beat his 74-year-old father over the head with a knobkerrie.

"The suspect then allegedly killed his 68-year-old mother and 27-year-old sister on their heads with the same weapon, fatally wounding them, before fleeing the scene."

TRACKED BY COMMUNITY

Kwena said the rest of the family survived by escaping through a window and ran to the neighbours seeking help.

"With the assistance of community members, the suspect was traced to Shaleng village, where he was arrested on Saturday, 16 November 2024 at about 06:00. He was charged for the triple murder and will appear before the Kgomotso Periodical Court today," said Kwena.

He condemned the incident and thanked the community for their assistance and commitment which led to the apprehension of the suspect.