6 Suspects Arrested in Connection With Kaizer Chiefs Player Luke Fleurs’ Death
- The South African Police Service has arrested six people for slain Kaizer Chiefs player Luke Fleurs' murder
- Fleurs was hijacked and killed after driving his Golf 8 GTI into a petrol station in Johannesburg on 3 April
- South Africans were impressed by the SAPS' work and lauded them, calling on them to keep up the momentum of catching criminals
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JOHANNESBURG – Six suspects in connection with the murder of Kaizer Chiefs footballer Luke Fleurs have been arrested. South Africans were impressed with the South African Police Service's dedication to apprehending the suspects.
6 suspects arrested for Luke Fleurs' death
According to IOL, the police made a breakthrough after the police commissioner in Gauteng, Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni, appointed a team to find the suspects. They were found in Slovoville in Soweto on the morning of 10 April. Fleurs' car was already found stripped two days ago. Police also believe the suspects, who will appear before the Roodepoort Magistrates Court on 12 April, are part of a syndicate.
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South Africans salute the SAPS
Netizens were bowled over by the police, who rapidly acted to catch the suspects who allegedly killed Luke Fleurs.
Kika Masentle Silva said:
"Best news ever. At least the family can get closure."
Ndwakhuzlu Edwin Ramabulana said:
"Good news. Good work recently by the SAPS."
Pondoza TheBuilder Mabena said:
"We have to acknowledge our police when they do good work. Well done, SAPS."
Teballo Tee said:
"SAPS is making me proud recently. The problem is these court processes that run for over 17 years before reaching the verdict."
Mboniseni Roger Shabalala said:
"Good news. Cheers to SAPS."
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