GQEBERHA – A 37-year-old suspect has been arrested in Gqeberha in connection with an alleged conspiracy to commit murder, and murder.
According to SAPS spokesperson Colonel Siphokazi Mawisa, the suspect was arrested at his workplace on Wednesday, 14 October, during a joint operation by National Intervention Operation Bamba and Eastern Cape Operation Ukubuza.
“The arrest follows investigations by police into the circumstances surrounding the death of Lelethu Nkabi (36) in the KwaZakhele area in August.”
Mawisa added that a thorough investigation by the team led to the arrest of the suspect allegedly involved in a conspiracy to commit murder reportedly linked to a funeral policy. “The police investigation is under way and more arrests are imminent.”
She added that the suspect is expected to appear before the New Brighton Magistrate’s Court today, 16 October.
The Eastern Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Vuyisile Ncata, commended the team for its efforts in pursuing the case and securing the arrest.
Mawisa explained that Ncata emphasised that the police will continue to investigate allegations of serious crime and will not hesitate to act against anyone suspected of conspiring to take another person’s life for financial gain.
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