A 44-year-old police sergeant, who is wanted in connection with the murders of his wife and domestic worker at their home in Masisi, Vhembe district, was arrested after a shootout with police on Thursday night.
He is expected to appear in the Masisi Magistrate’s Court soon to face two counts of murder and one count of attempted murder.
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Details of the Shoot-Out and Arrest
Police reported that the suspect was found in the Makuya policing area as a result of an operation conducted by members of the Vhembe police district task team.
According to police spokesperson Brig Hlulani Mashaba, the 44-year-old suspect was observed driving at high speed on Tshitavha Road, near the Sambandou Bridge.
“When officers attempted to stop the vehicle, the suspect started firing at them, prompting the police to respond,” he said.
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Implications and Next Steps
Mashaba stated that the suspect was injured during the confrontation, and one police officer suffered minor injuries.
“Police recovered a service pistol and ammunition. The suspect and the injured officer were transported to hospital,” Mashaba said.
He said the Independent Police Investigative Directorate had been notified for further handling of the case.
