News24 | Manhunt launched after man's naked, mutilated body found near fuel station along R37 in Limpopo

The Limpopo police are investigating the murder of a man whose mutilated body was found in Burgersfort on Saturday afternoon. (Roger Sedres/Gallo Images)

Police are searching for the perpetrator of the "gruesome murder" of a man whose naked and mutilated body was found along the R37 road near a petrol station in Burgersfort, Limpopo, on Saturday afternoon.

"According to information received, the police were alerted to the incident and upon arrival with the Emergency Medical Services personnel, they found a male victim lying naked on the ground with multiple injuries on the face and lower body. Some of his body parts were missing," said police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba.

"He was certified dead on the scene, and his identity is withheld pending further police investigations. The motive behind the incident is currently unknown."

The man lived with his nephew, who last saw him on Friday afternoon when he told his nephew that he was going to visit his girlfriend.

Provincial police commissioner Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe said: "I have ordered a team of investigators to get to the bottom of this brutal and senseless killing. We will work tirelessly to ensure that perpetrators behind this incident are tracked down and apprehended. We appeal to the community members to come forward with any information that can assist the police to arrest the suspects involved."

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Anyone with information about this incident should contact Sergeant Tony Mmotla, the investigating officer, on 083 787 3005. They can also call Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or visit their nearest police station.