Three men aged between 23 and 33 were arrested in Mankweng, outside Polokwane in Limpopo, in connection with the murder of a 24-year-old student on Sunday.
According to the police report, a male University of Limpopo student was walking with a friend at gate 2 when they were accosted by three unknown suspects who attempted to rob them around at 5am.
“The two resisted and one suspect stabbed the 24-year-old male victim,” said police spokesperson Col Malesela Ledwaba.
He said security guards at the gate witnessed the incident and caught two suspects who were later handed to police. The third suspect fled the scene on foot.
The student was rushed to hospital for medical assistance but succumbed to his injuries on arrival at the facility.
“The third suspect who evaded arrest during the incident handed himself to police on Monday accompanied by his parents,” Ledwaba said.
The three suspects are expected to appear at the Mankweng magistrate's court on Tuesday to face a charge of murder.
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