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Limpopo police arrested a suspect after he allegedly killed a warrant officer in holding cells.
Police spokesman Brig Motlafela Mojapelo said the suspect and his uncle were arrested within 72 hours after the suspect allegedly killed Mmbulaheni Ronald Mulanduli in the cells of the Mutale Police Station in Venda on Friday.
“The suspect’s 36-year-old uncle took him to a traditional healer in one of the villages in the Mutale police area. A team of investigators received information about this and followed up. They then pounced on them and arrested both the suspect like his uncle “said Mojapelo.
Police said the deceased member routinely visited cells and was attacked by the suspect who stabbed him multiple times. The suspect took the keys from the deceased and stole money from the safe before escaping.
Mojapelo added that police recovered the alleged murder weapon, keys and some of the stolen money from Mulanduli.
“The uncle will face a charge of defeating the purposes of justice. The 22-year-old suspect, in addition to rape, kidnapping and violation of the protection order for which he was initially arrested, will face charges of murder, escape from legal custody and robbery. “Mojapelo said.
Mojapelo said that at the time of his arrest on Nov. 27, the suspect was out on bail of R4,000 for a car hijacking he allegedly committed in January this year.
The suspects will appear in Mutale Magistrates Court on Tuesday.
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