By Mashamba Media
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The Police in Limpopo have made a significant progress in the ongoing investigation in a recent murder case in which a 55-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly shot and killed his 44-year-old girlfriend Lantinana Molwantoa, on 02 May 2024 at Mahlakung Informal Settlement in Lephalale.
In a breakthrough development, police recovered a firearm along with ammunition believed to be connected to the crime.
The recovery was made today, during an extensive investigation carried out by the Provincial Murder and Robbery Unit, together with the Tracking team.
Colonel Malesela Ledwaba said the firearm was found buried in the bushes a few kilometers outside the said informal settlement.
Ledwaba said preliminary investigation revealed that the firearm was reported stolen in Lephalale in November 2022.
He said the deceased was found lying on the streets in the early hours after she was shot.
“The Zimbabwean national male, Samson Mphofu, 55, has been in police custody since his arrest and will return to court on Monday, 10 June for another bail application.
“He is also facing additional charge of possession of unlicensed firearm and ammunition and will appear before the same court (Lephalale) on Tuesday, 04 June,” Ledwaba said.
The Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe has commended this team of investigators for the meticulous investigation.
Police investigations continue.
