Uncle to apply for bail after allegedly killing a five-month-old baby

by Thys Khiba
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By Thys Khiba  – North West, Leeudoringstad uncle Lazarus Chaka Hambone is expected to apply for a formal bail application on the 16 November 2022. 

This comes after the Leeudoringstad Magistrates’ Court postponed a murder case against Hambone (38), to 16 November for a formal bail application.

The 38-year-old man has been arrested on Sunday for allegedly killing a five-month-old baby boy in Kgakala township, Extension 4.

He has been appointed an attorney from Legal Aid to represent him.

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The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) regional spokesperson Henry Mamothame confirmed the state will oppose bail as the accused is a parolee on a murder case that occurred in 2011.

“Police reports revealed that Hambone was apprehended on Sunday,6 November 2022, for the alleged murder of a five-month-old baby boy, at Extension 4, Kgakala Township in Leeudoringstad,” said Mamothame.

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Police officials indicated that a 16-year-old mother to a five-month-old infant had an argument with her uncle, Hambone on Saturday, 5 November 2022, while carrying the baby on her back. 

The uncle then went outside and came back with a spade, and tried to assault his niece, but ended up hitting the five-month-old baby boy. 

“The baby was taken to a local clinic where he was transported to Wolmaransstad Hospital and ultimately transferred to Tshepong Hospital where he died due to head iinjurie,” said Police spokesperson Colonel Amanda Funani. 

Hambone will remain in police custody until the next court appearance.

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