By Obakeng Maje

Modder Rivier-Police are investigating a case of murder that took place on Saturday between 13:00 and 13:45 in the area of Ritchie in Modder Rivier. 

A 22-year-old man was allegedly murdered. 

“Following this murder, it is alleged that a shanty believed to be the dwelling place of the suspect, was torched down by angry members of the community” Lieutenant Donald Mdhluli said. 

A case of arson was opened and investigations continue.

On Sunday at about 13:10 members of the Modder Rivier Visible Policing managed to arrest a 25-year-old suspect linked to the murder. 

“The suspect was found with a knife and it is alleged that this might be the one used in the commission of murder” Mdhluli said. 

The motive for the killing is not yet known at this stage. The Police are still looking for the suspects to arson. 

The SAPS would like to commend members that managed to arrest the suspects within few hours.

“We like to urge community members not to take the law into their own hands. This poses a challenge as some valuable information or items can be destroyed or lost during these burning down of shanties(shacks)/houses belonging to so called ‘alleged suspects” Northern Cape police said. 

“This information and items are normally used in court to link suspects to the commission of certain crimes. Therefore, destroying such can weaken our cases in court, or alternatively the culprit can literally walk free” police add. 

The investigation continues.