Two more suspects have been arrested in connection with the torching of 51 Putco buses at four depots in Mpumalanga. The arrests bring the total number of suspects to four. The suspects, aged 31 and 33, are believed to have been involved in the coordinated attack on the bus fleet, causing significant damage and posing a threat to public safety.
The violent incident left two employees injured – one was shot in the leg, and another was struck on the head with a chair.
Two more suspects have been arrested in connection with the torching of 51 Putco buses at four depots in Mpumalanga. The violent incident left two employees injured – one was shot in the leg, and another was struck on the head with a chair.Tuesday’s arrest of the suspects aged 31 and 33 brings the total number of arrested suspects to fourThousands offered for info on Raygun’s killers amid witchcraft claims“The arrests by the assigned team were made as part of an ongoing investigation into the incident that occurred on 28 January 2025, where several Putco buses were set on fire in Nkangala District.
“Both suspects are scheduled to appear at the Mdutjane Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, 12 February 2025. It is expected that further details regarding their involvement in the crime will be revealed during the court proceedings.”The acting provincial commissioner of the Saps in Mpumalanga, Major General Zeph Mkhwanazi welcomed the arrest and the progress made thus far.
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