A 40-year-old man was shot dead last week in full view of his employees and clients at his business premises in Ermelo, Mpumalanga. File Picture: Phill Magakoe
A 31-year-old woman has been arrested in Mpumalanga for allegedly masterminding the murder of her husband, a 40-year-old man who was shot dead last Wednesday.
The killing took place in broad daylight at his business premises in Ermelo, where he was gunned down in front of his employees and clients.
Mpumalanga police spokesperson, Captain Magonseni Nkosi, said: “According to information, during the incident, an undisclosed amount of cash and cellphones belonging to the deceased, clients, and employees were also robbed.
“It was established during the investigation that four suspects – two armed with firearms – entered the premises and opened fire on the victim that was certified dead by medical personnel on the scene.”
Police launched an investigation that resulted in the arrest of the victim’s widow.
Further investigation led police to Hazyview, where four suspects believed to have committed the murder were arrested by the investigation team and Nelspruit Flying Squad on Sunday.
“When the four suspects were arrested, two of the alleged accomplices managed to evade arrest,” said Nkosi.
He said the arrested murder suspects are expected to appear before Ermelo Magistrate’s Court soon.
“The woman's vehicle, that is believed to have been used during the incident, was seized for further investigation,” said Nkosi.
Meanwhile, acting provincial commissioner of police in Mpumalanga, Major General Zeph Mkhwanazi has commended the investigators who cracked the case within a short space of time.
“We are proud of our members, and we strongly believe that justice will be served for the victim,” said Mkhwanazi.
Cape Times