Man arrested for allegedly plotting to kill family with bomb
A mineworker has been arrested in the North West for allegedly plotting to kill his family with a bomb he had apparently built.
Police there say they received information that 58-year-old Tau Lekoa was in possession of a large quantity of commercial explosives.
Provincial Saps spokesperson, Thlangelani Rikhotso says Lekoa apparently hired a man and paid R10,000 to carry out the killings.
She says the man has now turned State witness.
"He gave a statement to the police regarding the alleged payment that he received to allegedly bomb the house belonging to the suspect. He has not been arrested, but will be a State witness. He will help us going forward," said Rikhotso.
Rikhotso says the Hawks were led to an empty shack where explosives believed to be valued at R1-million were found.
Lekoa has appeared in a court in Orkney and is expected to apply for bail next week.
Provincial Saps spokesperson, Thlangelani Rikhotso says Lekoa apparently hired a man and paid R10,000 to carry out the killings.
She says the man has now turned State witness.
"He gave a statement to the police regarding the alleged payment that he received to allegedly bomb the house belonging to the suspect. He has not been arrested, but will be a State witness. He will help us going forward," said Rikhotso.
Rikhotso says the Hawks were led to an empty shack where explosives believed to be valued at R1-million were found.
Lekoa has appeared in a court in Orkney and is expected to apply for bail next week.
