ELLIOTDALE – A 36-year-old woman is amongst the six suspects arrested for conspiracy to murder, possession of unlicensed firearms, ammunition and murder of her husband and mother-in-law in Elliotdale yesterday, 10 September 2021.

The arrest comes after a 46-year-old male and his mother (81) were fatally shot at their home in Mkatazo Village Kwanditya, Elliotdale on Thursday, 9 September 2021. Police did not rest and investigated the case thoroughly and managed to arrest the suspects. Investigation revealed that the 36-year-old wife allegedly hired hitmen to kill her husband and her mother-in-law. Police also recovered three unlicensed firearms (pistols) with three magazines and 34 live ammunition.

The suspects aged between 23 and 55 were charged accordingly and are due to appear soon in the Elliotdale Magistrate Court on Monday.

Amathole Acting District Commissioner, Brigadier Ngangema Xakavu commended the investigating officers for not leaving no stones unturned in solving the case. He appreciated the sterling job done by police in confiscating these unlicensed firearms.

Source: South African Police Service