Deprecated: str_replace(): Passing null to parameter #3 ($subject) of type array|string is deprecated in /home/zbyiujsu/public_html/wp-content/plugins/jnews-social-share/class.jnews-initial-counter.php on line 40
Deprecated: str_replace(): Passing null to parameter #3 ($subject) of type array|string is deprecated in /home/zbyiujsu/public_html/wp-content/plugins/jnews-social-share/class.jnews-initial-counter.php on line 40
Deprecated: str_replace(): Passing null to parameter #3 ($subject) of type array|string is deprecated in /home/zbyiujsu/public_html/wp-content/plugins/jnews-social-share/class.jnews-initial-counter.php on line 40
Deprecated: str_replace(): Passing null to parameter #3 ($subject) of type array|string is deprecated in /home/zbyiujsu/public_html/wp-content/plugins/jnews-social-share/class.jnews-initial-counter.php on line 40
On Monday, the father of four-year-old Bokgabo Poo attempted to attack the man accused of her murder in the dock at the Benoni magistrate’s court.
Ntokozo Zikhale is charged with kidnapping, rape, murder, defeating the ends of justice, and corpse violation.
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Friends Mourn As Police Officer Gets Arrested For Killing Two Alleged Girlfriends
“You killed my daughter, you killed my daughter”, Bokgabo Poo’s father confronts alleged killer in court. @News24 pic.twitter.com/pWz4SYy2GL
— Iavan Pijoos (@iavanpijoos) October 17, 2022
Before the court proceedings, police were on high alert. The atmosphere in the courtroom was tense, with family members having to help the court decide who could be present.
While state prosecutor Chantelle Williams was speaking, Bokgabo’s father, Irvin Ndlovu, became emotional, jumped up, and attempted to reach the accused, prompting law enforcement to intervene and the court to adjourn abruptly.
He yelled, “You killed my daughter!” as people in the public gallery repeatedly referred to the accused as “Satan.”
The defense attorney immediately resigned from the case. Asking not to be named, he said: “I have to look after myself. I don’t get involved in stuff like this.”
The case has been rescheduled for October 24 to allow for proper profiling of the accused and a formal bail application.
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Father Devastated As Missing 4-Year-Old Bokgabo Poo Is Confirmed Dead
The accused has a pending rape case, which was revealed in court. On Friday, the 30-year-old was apprehended in Boksburg. On the day Bokgabo vanished, he was allegedly seen walking alongside her in CCTV footage.
Scenes from outside the Benoni Magistrates court where the man accused of mutilating and murdering 4 year old Baby Bokgabo will appear. @ewnreporter pic.twitter.com/IkVbXyApVc
— Rakgadi🌸 (@motso_modise) October 17, 2022