A man (35) from Mount Plesent
locality in Elliotdale is expected to appear in court today in connection with the alleged murder of his girlfriend last month.
The man has been arrested following the missing person case that was investigated by
the Detectives.
According to police spokesperson, Captain Siphokazi Siwisa, the
arrest followed after a woman (34) was reported missing at Elliotdale SAPS at the beginning of June this year.
“It is alleged that the woman went missing while she
visited her boyfriend in Elliotdale and never returned home. Thorough
investigation led to the arrest of the boyfriend for murdering her. Upon investigation police found out that he murdered his girlfriend and he pointed
out the scene of the crime where the deceased’s remains were found.
“He was immediately arrested
and charged with murder,” said Siwisa.
The District Commissioner
Brigadier Ngangema Xakavu said this sends a strong message to perpetrators that
they would continue fighting the scourge of Gender Based Violence and Femicide in their areas.
“We will leave no stone unturned in ensuring
that perpertrators are behind bars and facing the full might of law,” Xakavu said.
