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Media Statement
EASTERN CAPE – A tip-off about one of suspects involved in the murder of a 31 year old woman at Malizole locality, Hombe A/A on Friday, 14 February 2025, led to the arrest of a 30-year-old male suspect of Ludiwana locality, Nkozo A/A – Flagstaff and three unlicensed firearms were recovered. The recovered firearms were two pistols ( a Revolver and 9mm pistol) both with no serial numbers and a 9mm pistol with an intact serial number with preliminary investigation revealing that it has a Bishop Lavis – Cape Town Cas number. The 30 year old male suspect also led the police to Ludiwana locality, where pieces of police uniform were found to be field dress trousers, grey shirts, police belts, and caps. Police investigation is ongoing to arrest all involved in the murder of the 31-year-old woman and how he got the police uniform. The suspect will appear before Lusikisiki magistrate court on Monday, 17 February 2025, on charges of murder, unlawful possession of firearms, unlawful possession of ammunition and unlawful possession of suspected to be stolen property.
The OR Tambo District Commissioner Major General Norman Modishana commended police for their unwavering commitment in fighting crime and bringing perpetrators to justice. “We will leave no stone unturned in our investigations so as to arrest all involved in the brutal murder of the victim for justice to be served,” concluded Major General Modishana.
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