THE police have launched a hunt for former police minister, Lepota Sekola, who is suspected of involvement in stock theft. Police want to arrest Sekola in connection with two cattle carcasses that were found at his grandfather’s funeral in Borokhoaneng three weeks ago.
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During the initial interview, Sekola had insisted that the cows belonged to his late grandfather who had kept them in South Africa for better pastures.
The police didn’t arrest him at that time because investigations were still in the early stages. Further investigations have however led the police to believe that the animals were stolen from South Africa.
But when they were ready for the arrest, Sekola could not be found at his home or on his phone.
Police say Sekola will be charged with unlawful possession and illegal importation of two cows from South Africa.
The National Stock Theft Coordinator, Senior Superintendent Mapesela Klaass, told thepost last night that they “have completed investigations but he (Sekola) is nowhere to be seen”.
“We cannot get him on his mobile phones,” S/Supt Klaass said, adding that the police have been “visiting his home but he is not there”.
“His family members are aware that we are looking for him,” he said.
S/Supt Klaass said they are continuing with their search and as soon as they find him, they are going to drag him to the courts.
He said the police suspect the cows were brought from South Africa to be slaughtered for Sekola’s grandfather’s funeral.
Police sources told thepost that one of the cows had new branding while another had nothing. Both had holes on the ears that signalled that they used to have ear tags.
Majara Molupe
