Johannesburg – A 33-year-old man accused of a double murder was arrested in Merafe, Soweto, on Tuesday, Gauteng police said.

The man was caught after he instructed his lawyer to call the police, Warrant Officer Kay Makhubela said.

He allegedly shot dead two men at the Merafe hostel on 23 September, and had been on the run since.

Spent R-5 rifle and 9mm pistol cartridges were found on the scene of the crime.

He would appear in the Protea Magistrate’s Court soon, Makhubela said.

– SAPA