A 28-year-old female who is a Magistrate Court Interpreter and her 39-year-old accomplice were arrested on Wednesday 15 December and Thursday 16 December 2021 respectfully, for the murder of the late Sergeant Joseph Christopher Kutu of Witbank Tactical Response Team, who was fatally shot in his house in July 2021.
On Tuesday 14 December 2021, intelligence driven information was received about the whereabouts of the suspect who was wanted for a house robbery and murder of the police officer.
The operation was conducted at a house in Siyabuswa A.
The suspect was found and arrested at the back room of the house where he was renting. The suspect was arrested and detained for further investigation.
During further investigation the wife of the late police officer was linked and arrested on Thursday 16 December 2021.
The duo will appear before the Emalahleni Magistrate Court on Friday, 17 December 2021.
Investigation continues.
