Up to press time yesterday police and residents of Barakawu, North West District (NWD) were looking for a man who they believe is responsible for his father’s death.
According to the police, the body of Gilbert Adams, 66, of Barakawu, NWD, was found at his residence at about 08:00 hours on Wednesday. The police said Adams’ body bore marks of violence.
Further, this publication was told that prior to the discovery of the man’s battered body he was involved in a heated argument which led to an altercation with his son.
A source close to the investigation revealed that the man’s son was in the process of burying his father on an empty plot of land when residents noticed what was going on. The police were immediately informed and Adams’ body was taken to the Santa Rosa Hospital mortuary. A post mortem examination is expected to be carried out shortly.