Japanese Cape police have confirmed {that a} suspect has been arrested in reference to the capturing incident at Walter Sisulu College(WSU) campus in Mthatha on Tuesday, 15 April.
A WSU employees member allegedly murdered a third-year pupil whereas three others have been injured throughout the incident, which has sparked outrage and issues concerning the security of scholars on campuses and in residences.
SUSPECT ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH WSU SHOOTING
Initially, WSU denied that the 24-year-old deceased was affiliated with the establishment, whether or not as a pupil or employees member, regardless of his household and mates confirming that he was a pupil.
Relating to the protest, the college stated it wasn’t conscious, and disturbingly, throughout the protest, a gaggle of individuals and college students allegedly forcefully entered a employees member’s on-campus residence. On this violent incident, the employees member’s spouse sustained severe accidents and was rushed to hospital.
“The employees member and his younger kids needed to be rescued by the South African Police Providers (SAPS). Precautionary measures have been taken to make sure the protection of different employees members who reside on campus,” WSU stated on Tuesday.
SAPS spokesperson within the Japanese Cape Brigadier Nobuntu Gantana stated the 54-year-old suspect was arrested on Thursday, 17 April, in Mthatha.
“He has been charged with homicide and tried homicide. He is because of seem in court docket on Tuesday, 22 April. Whereas this arrest is a crucial step, the investigation stays energetic. No additional particulars can be launched at the moment to protect the integrity of the case. Updates can be supplied as acceptable,” Gantana stated.
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