Suspect to appear in NW court for tampering with Eskom infrastructure

A 42-year-old man is set to appear before the Molopo Magistrate’s Court in Mahikeng in the North West on Monday, on charges of tampering with essential infrastructure.

It is reported that he was arrested on Saturday when members of the Mahikeng Flying Squad, en-route to work, spotted a security vehicle near the Eskom electricity substation at Unit 15.

Upon investigation, officers were informed that the suspect had fled after being found in the substation’s control room.

According to police spokesperson Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone, the suspect was later arrested after being discovered hiding in a trench.

“Pieces of cables as well as a bolt cutter, screw driver and cutting knife that were apparently used by the suspect, were found inside the control room. The suspect is expected to appear in the Molopo Magistrate’s Court in Mmabatho on Monday, 16 September 2024, for tampering with and/or destruction of essential infrastructure.”

“The North West Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena thanked all members and role players involved in the successes for their dedication in the fight against crime,” adds Mokgwabone.

#sapsNW Collaborative efforts by #SAPS Mahikeng #FlyingSquad and private security members led to the arrest of a 42yr-old man in Unit 15, Mmabatho in the early hours of Saturday morning, 14/09, for tampering with and / or destruction of essential infrastructure.

The suspect is… pic.twitter.com/t8e62Pe2ci

— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) September 15, 2024