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The Citizen
22-04-2025
- The Citizen
Listen: Soshanguve murder suspect nabbed hiding behind fridge
A 32-year-old man accused of murdering a community patroller in Soshanguve, north of Pretoria, was arrested on Saturday. According to Pretoria Rekord, he was found hiding behind a refrigerator. The man was wanted in connection with a murder case opened at Soshanguve SAPS. He was traced and apprehended during a joint intelligence operation by the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department's Tactical Response Unit and Soshanguve SAPS. According to JMPD spokesperson Superintendent Xolani Fihla, officers received credible information about the suspect's whereabouts. Fihla says that after securing the necessary authorisations and informing local police, the Tactical Response Unit proceeded to a residence in Soshanguve where the suspect was hiding. Officers searched the premises and found the man concealed behind a refrigerator in the kitchen. 'An unlicensed firearm and one live round of ammunition were also recovered from the suspect,' adds Fihla. Fihla says the weapon has been submitted for ballistic testing to determine if it was used in the fatal shooting of the patroller. The spokesperson could not confirm if the suspect is linked to the murder of eight community patrollers in Marry Me Informal Settlement. 'Police are still going to profile the accused, and that is when we will tell if he was involved in the Marry Me murders.' The suspect is currently being detained at Soshanguve SAPS and will appear in court soon to face charges related to murder and possession of an unlicensed firearm. The JMPD chief of police, commissioner Patrick Jaca, urged community members to continue sharing information with authorities to aid investigations. 'This swift and decisive action by our Tactical Response Unit demonstrates the unwavering commitment of the JMPD to combat serious crime and support our colleagues in law enforcement. 'This arrest sends a clear message that we will not rest until our communities are safe and those who are responsible for such crimes are held accountable.' Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. Read original story on At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
IOL News
21-04-2025
- IOL News
Johannesburg metro police arrest suspect in community patroller murder case
A 32-year-old man was arrested by the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department's (JMPD) Tactical Response Unit on Saturday in connection with the murder of a community patroller who was killed in Soshanguve last week. JMPD spokesperson Xolani Fihla said officers received information about a suspect wanted for murder in connection with a Soshanguve SAPS case on April 19, 2025. He said the suspect was arrested in Soshanguve, but he could not confirm if the suspect was linked to the mass shooting at Marry Me informal settlement last month, where multiple patrollers were killed. He said the JMPD operation in Tshwane was backed by a recent memorandum of understanding (MoU) between law enforcement agencies, enabling joint planning, intelligence sharing, and tactical deployments. Hannes Coetzee, City of Tshwane MMC for Community Safety, recently said: 'The City of Tshwane stands ready to implement the Provincial Safety Strategy in full alignment with this MoU. We are committed to collaboration and look forward to contributing to a safer Gauteng, together with our counterparts in Ekurhuleni, Johannesburg and other municipalities in the province.' Regarding the arrest, Fihla said the team followed protocols, obtained necessary authorisation, and coordinated with Soshanguve SAPS, informing them of their operation in the area. 'Acting on the information, the officers located the suspect, who matched the provided description at a specific residence,' he said. The officers entered the property, searched the premises, and apprehended the suspect, who was hiding behind a refrigerator in the kitchen. During the arrest, police found an unlicensed firearm and a live round of ammunition on the suspect. The firearm was seized and sent for ballistic testing. The suspect is being detained at Soshanguve SAPS and is scheduled to appear in court soon. The JMPD Chief of Police Commissioner Patrick Jaca said: "This swift and decisive action by our Tactical Response Unit demonstrates the unwavering commitment of the JMPD to combat serious crime and support our colleagues in law enforcement. "We will continue to work tirelessly with the SAPS to ensure that those who perpetrate such heinous acts are brought to justice. This arrest sends a clear message that we will not rest until our communities are safe and those who are responsible for such crimes are held accountable." [email protected]
The Citizen
21-04-2025
- The Citizen
Soshanguve murder suspect nabbed hiding behind fridge
A 32-year-old accused of murdering a community patroller in Soshanguve, north of Pretoria, was arrested on April 19. He was found hiding behind a refrigerator. The man was wanted in connection with a murder case opened at the Soshanguve SAPS. He was traced and apprehended during a joint intelligence operation by the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department's Tactical Response Unit (JMPD TRU) and Soshanguve SAPS. According to JMPD spokesperson Superintendent Xolani Fihla, officers received credible information about the suspect's whereabouts. Fihla said after securing the necessary authorisations and informing local police, the Tactical Response Unit proceeded to a residence in Soshanguve where the suspect was hiding. Officers searched the premises and found the man concealed behind a refrigerator in the kitchen. 'An unlicensed firearm and one live round of ammunition were also recovered from the suspect,' said Fihla. Fihla said the weapon has been submitted for ballistic testing to determine if it was used in the fatal shooting of the patroller. The spokesperson couldn't confirm if the suspect is linked to the murder of eight community patrollers in Marry Me Informal Settlement. 'Police are still going to profile the accused, and that is when we will tell if he was involved in the Marry Me murders.' The suspect is currently being detained at Soshanguve SAPS and will appear in court soon to face charges related to murder and possession of an unlicensed firearm. LISTEN: JMPD Chief of Police, Commissioner Patrick Jaca urged community members to continue sharing information with authorities to aid investigations. 'This swift and decisive action by our Tactical Response Unit demonstrates the unwavering commitment of the JMPD to combat serious crime and support our colleagues in law enforcement. 'This arrest sends a clear message that we will not rest until our communities are safe and those who are responsible for such crimes are held accountable.' ALSO READ: Sosh kidnap, assault suspect arrested after months on the run Do you have more information about the story? Please send us an email to bennittb@ or phone us on 083 625 4114. For free breaking and community news, visit Rekord's websites: Rekord East For more news and interesting articles, like Rekord on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram or TikTok. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
