A person killed, suspect fatally shot and three others arrested
JANE FURSE – Three suspects have been arrested, fourth one fatally wounded after a person was killed during Operation Dudula activity in Jane Furse on Sunday, 02 October 2022.
Police said the three suspects aged between 25 and 26 were that morning arrested for allegedly attacking members of the Dudula Movement whereby their bus was damaged and one member was shot dead at the RDP Section on Saturday, 01 October 2022.
Brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo, Limpopo Provincial Police Spokesperson, said that preliminary investigations indicated that the Dudula Movement members from Gauteng Province arrived at Jane Furse Sports-Ground on Saturday for the launch of their movement and also intended to handover a memorandum to the local police management.
Mojapelo said a group was reportedly travelling in a bus which drove to a demarcated area to collect female members who were accommodated at different houses at the RDP Section.
He added that while on their way back towards the sports ground, their bus was allegedly attacked and damaged by a group of unknown people using stones.
“The bus was then stopped and some passengers alighted from the bus and ran after the attacker when an unknown member of the community shot one of the members of the movement who died instantly. The incident led to the cancelation of the planned activities in the area and resulted in members of the Public Order Policing Unit (POPS), Tactical Response Team (TRT) and police members from the district being deployed to monitor the situation. A manhunt for the suspects responsible for the murder and malicious damage to property was immediately launched. In the early hours of this morning (Sunday, 02 October) at about 05:00, the police conducted intelligence driven operation. Three suspects, two males and a female were arrested in different houses,” explained Mojapelo.
Mojapelo added that police received further information about another suspect who was allegedly threatening patrons at one of the liquor outlets at the same RDP Section and on arrival, the suspect started running and in the process, he allegedly produced a firearm and aimed it at police who then responded by fatally wounding him.
“The suspect aged 25, was allegedly found in possession of two loaded pistols and was positively linked to the murder,” concluded Mojapelo.
The Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe has commended the police for arresting the suspects and has urged community members to assist the police by providing information about the remaining suspects.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Investigating Officer, Detective Sergeant Mamaiti Fossi Mamaile at 082 297 1778 or the crime stop number 08600 10111 or the nearest police station or the MySAPSApp.
Police investigations continue.
