Cape Town – Police in Gauteng say they have arrested two suspects linked to the murder of Pimville resident Kgomotso Diale.
A third suspect was shot dead after he pointed a firearm at the police.
In a statement, police spokesperson Brigadier Brenda Muridili said the suspects were arrested on Thursday when police followed up on information about suspects in possession of firearms in Dlamini and Chiawelo, Soweto.
“On arrival, the members surrounded the house and on entering, one of the members was pointed with a firearm by a suspect but acted swiftly and shot at the said suspect. Two more suspects were placed under arrest and two firearms and ammunition were seized by the police,” said Muridili.
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Preliminary investigation has linked the arrested suspects to the shooting incident that occurred on Monday in Chicken Farm informal settlement where six people were shot.
“Thirty-four-year old Kgomotso Diale passed away on the scene while five others were taken to hospital. Three of the victims have since been discharged while two remain in hospital,” said Muridili.
The nationality of the suspects was yet to be determined as they did not have any proof of identity. They will be charged with murder, attempted murder and possession of unlicensed firearm and ammunition.
The firearms seized will be taken to the Forensic Science Laboratory for ballistic tests to establish if they are not linked to other crimes, Muridili said.
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News24 reported that among those who went to Chicken Farm were ordinary residents and those affiliated to Operation Dudula, including its leader Nhlanhla “Lux” Dlamini, who is also a Pimville resident.
The Dudula movement has divided public opinion by conducting raids at homes and businesses of foreign nationals, checking whether their documents are in order. Its intention is to reportedly smoke out illegal immigrants, the report said.
In recent times, Pimville experienced several electricity outages, with cable theft suspected to be at the root of the problem.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
