3 Arrested in Connection With Murders Around Lusikisiki Area, SAPS Close In on Fourth Suspect

• The South African Police Service has arrested three people in the Eastern Cape area
• The suspects are persons of interest and could have ties to the Lusikisiki shooting
• 18 people were tragically killed when gunmen opened fire on two households in the area

Three persons of interest have been arrested in the Eastern Cape, who could be linked with the deadly Lusikisiki mass shootings.

18 people were killed when gunmen opened fire at two separate households in the Eastern Cape.

The majority of the victims were women, while the youngest person killed was a 14-year-old.

Minister confirms persons of interest were arrested

Speaking at the memorial service of the victims, Police Minister Senzo Mchunu confirmed that three people were arrested.

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He added that police were also searching for a fourth person, with Mchunu saying they already knew the person’s name and surname.

Mchunu provides clarity on arrests

The minister announced the news while addressing crowds at the memorial service but later held a press briefing in which he clarified his comments.

He explained that the suspects arrested weren’t necessarily involved in the killing of the 18 people or linked to the case but were persons of interest.

He added that they were also being investigated for a number of murders in the area and were also wanted by police before the deadly mass shooting.

He further stated that in time, as police continued their investigations, the men could be directly linked to the Lusikisiki shooting.

He clarified that no one was arrested as yet specifically for the shootings which rocked the nation on 28 September.

The three men are expected to appear in court on Monday, 7 October, where the nature of their charges will be disclosed.

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President Ramaphosa vows justice for Lusikisiki victims

President Cyril Ramaphosa has promised that those responsible for the Lusikisiki mass shooting will be dealt with.

The president also extended his condolences to the families of the 18 people killed, Briefly News reported.

Ramaphosa said the crime would not go unpunished, adding that he was united in grief with the residents.

Source: Briefly News