Premier Modise condemns North West farm murder and assault
North West Premier Thandi Modise has condemned in the strongest terms possible the murder of a 59-year-old Groot-Marico farmer who was shot dead and his wife assaulted on Sunday morning.
“We wish to convey our condolences to the family and wish the injured farmer’s wife a speedy recovery,” said Premier Modise who called on police not to leave any stone unturned until those responsible for the horrendous crime are behind bars.
“Intensified united action and collaborative effort from all stakeholders in farming communities should ensure that such heinous attacks are prevented in line with the rural safety strategy. An attack on our farmers is an attack on our rural economy and food production,” said Modise in appealing to the public to come forward with information which might assist police in their investigation.
According to police, the farmer was allegedly killed by three men who broke into his house.
“The men shot the farmer and assaulted his 54-year-old wife with a panga. She suffered head injuries. The men then robbed them of R260 000, a laptop, and a firearm, and drove away with the farmer's white double-cab Mazda,” said Brigadier Thulane Ngubane.
The vehicle was later found a few kilometres away from the farm. Police were searching for the men, he said.
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