A SUSPECT wanted for the murder of a man on the M13 freeway last month was arrested in Kennedy Road on Tuesday, 19 December.
On 21 November at about 8.15am, Mohammed Osman Joosab, (23),was on the M13 freeway near Westwood Mall when he was accosted by two suspects who attempted to rob him. The suspects stabbed Joosab 11 times and fled with his cell phone. Sadly the victim succumbed to his injuries and a case of murder was opened at Sydenham SAPS.
Lt Col Thulani Zwane from provincial SAPS said in the early hours of the morning on 19 December, Sydenham SAPS and K9 members swooped on a shack in Kennedy Road after intensive investigation.
“A 23-year-old suspect attempted to flee and was tackled by a police dog. The suspect sustained injuries to his leg and is under police guard in hospital. A knife together with blood-stained clothing the suspect was alleged to have been wearing on the day of the murder was recovered and will be sent for forensic analysis,” he said.
KwaZulu-Natal Acting Provincial Commissioner, Maj Gen Bheki Langa praised the members diligence and perseverance.
“This arrest indicates that the SAPS is committed towards the solving of crimes and bringing perpetrators to book. It also highlights the importance of community participation in providing information that will assist the police. Investigations are continuing and the arrest of the second suspect is imminent,” he said.
