North West police spokesperson, Amanda Funani, says the suspects’ court appearance comes after their apprehension on 8 February at Madibogo Village outside Mahikeng. 

That is after members of the Setlagole and Madibogo Police Stations and Mahikeng Crime Intelligence followed up on information regarding suspects who are wanted for bombing Automated Teller Machines (ATMs). 

The suspects allegedly bombed two ATMs on 6 February in a complex and fled with an undisclosed amount of cash.

Funani adds that subsequent to the incident, the police spotted a suspicious vehicle at Madibogo Village, which led to a car chase. The suspects' vehicle ultimately stopped and two males were arrested. 

Further investigations led the team to a house in Dikgatlhong where explosives, a firearm, ammunition and other items were recovered.  

With the arrival of the Mahikeng Tactical Response Team (TRT) members, the hunt for more suspects led the team to a house at Madibogo RDP, where ink-stained notes were recovered. 

Investigations into the matter, including tracing and arresting other suspects, continue. 

The Provincial Commissioner of North West, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, applauded the units involved in making sure the suspects are arrested and pointed out that criminals will not be allowed to walk free.

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