FRANKFORT – Police in Namahadi have launched an investigation following the grim discovery of an amputated human limb at Thaba Bosiu Village, Namahadi.
On Tuesday, 13 January, at approximately 15:00, members of the Crime Prevention Unit attached to Namahadi Visible Policing received information regarding a discovery near the local bus stop.
Upon arrival at the scene, officers were met by a passer-by who reported that whilst walking through an open field, he had stumbled upon what appeared to be human remains.
Preliminary investigations at the scene confirmed that the remains consisted of a decomposing left arm, which appeared to have been amputated just below the elbow.
The limb was discovered in an open field in the vicinity of Thaba Bosiu Village. Following the discovery, SAPS members, supported by local community volunteers, conducted an extensive search of the surrounding bushes and fields. Despite these efforts, the remainder of the body has not yet been located.
Police are appealing to members of the community who may have information regarding a missing person or who may have witnessed suspicious activity in the Thaba Bosiu area to come forward.
Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact Detective Lieutenant Colonel Mokoena of Namahadi SAPS on 082 567 5243, call the police crime line on 086 001 0111, or submit an anonymous tip via the MySAPS App.
