NORTH West police commissioner Lieutenant-General Sello Kwena has set up a team to investigate the killing of nine people in Boitekong on Saturday night, 16 December.
Police spokesman Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone said the five men and four women were killed at about 9.15pm while sitting in a yard.
"According to information available at this stage, a group of mainly Xhosa speaking individuals were sitting in a yard drinking liquor when an unconfirmed number of Sesotho speaking suspects opened fire on them" said Mokgwabone.
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He said eight more people were injured.
“Eight people died instantly while the ninth one was certified dead on arrival at the hospital. Moreover, eight people were reported to be injured.
“The motive is yet to be determined and no one has been arrested at this stage. Investigations into the matter continue,” Mokgwabone said.
Kwena condemned the horrific incident and indicated that the police will work around the clock to ensure justice is served.
He also urged the community to remain calm and allow the police to do investigations.
