Thursday, December 18, 2025 - Four traffic police officers were arrested for m8rder of a 37-year-old Nigerian man in South Africa.
The deceased identified as 37-year-old Osinakachukwu Marcus
Onu, who was legally in the country, was shot and k!lled on Wednesday, December
17, 2025 on the N12 in Klerksdorp.
The traffic officers, aged between 25 and 36 years old, are
members of the national traffic department (RTM road traffic management).
It is alleged that he was chased by four traffic police
officers while conducting operations.
In the pursuit, the deceased was allegedly shot, and his
vehicle was later found in the middle of the road on the opposite side of the
N12. His body was found in the middle of the road.
Police were notified of the incident and swiftly responded.
Upon arrival, it was discovered that the traffic officials involved had already
left the scene.
Information received and preliminary investigations by
detectives led the team to a place in Klerksdorp, where the suspects’ official
firearms were seized for forensic ballistic analysis.
The suspects are expected to appear in the Klerksdorp
Magistrate’s Court on Thursday December 18 on charges of m8rder and defeating
the ends of justice.
The North West Acting Provincial Commissioner, Major General
(Dr) Naidoo commended the Klerksdorp Detectives police for their swift and
effective response.
Additionally, he thanked those who assisted the police
with information that led to the arrest to ensure that justice is served.
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