Four arrested for murder of Hawks officer
The Hawks on Wednesday arrested four suspects for the murder, kidnapping and carjacking of police officer Sikhetho Mawila.
The body of 63-year-old Mawila was found in an open field in Tsakane last week Monday.
Hawks spokesperson Philani Nkwalase says Mawila's family last spoke to him on the Saturday while he was returning to work in Durban.
He was later reported missing.
"The joint operation made by a multidisciplinary team resulted in the arrest and seizure of a cellphone, laptop belonging to the deceased, a service pistol with live ammunition, car jack, a wallet, a pair of running shoes, a suitcase, keys, a cooler box as well as a knife," said Nkwalase.
"The burnt vehicle that was hijacked was also found."
The suspects are expected to make their first appearance in the Tsakane Magistrate's Court on Friday, facing preliminary charges of murder, kidnapping and hijacking.
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