A fourth suspect has been apprehended in connection with the fatal shooting of two police officers during a house robbery in Phuthaditjhaba, Free State, on January 4. The 29-year-old suspect was arrested in Mangaung Village on Monday and is expected to appear in court on Wednesday facing charges of murder, house robbery, and possession of an unlicensed firearm.
A fourth suspect has been arrested in connection with the killing of Constables Sipho Mohapi and Gedione Motloung of Namahadi Visible Policing in the Free State. He is expected in court today.
The Hawks’ Colonel Katlego Mogale says the 29-year-old suspect, who is a South African citizen, was traced and arrested in Mangaung Village on Monday, by a team comprising the Hawks, Crime Intelligence, Tactical Response Team, local Criminal Record Centre, Provincial Anti-gang Unit, and the Provincial Detectives’ Serious and Violent Crime Unit.
“The 29-year-old suspect is expected to appear before the Phuthaditjhaba Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday on charges of the murder of two police officers, house robbery and possession of an unlicensed firearm,” says Mogale.
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