The spouse of the late EMPD officer, Banele Sikhosana, was taken into custody on Friday afternoon whereas making ready amid his funeral preparations.
Sikhosana was fatally shot on February 7 whereas opening his tuck store in Relaxation in Peace part.
Authorities later arrested a person on the Kwa-Thema Hostel, who confessed to finishing up the killing. Investigators additional revealed that this was not the primary try on Sikhosana’s life.
His spouse had allegedly tried to poison him earlier than.
Performing EMPD chief of police Julius Mkhwanazi said that the hitman admitted to being paid by Sikhosana’s spouse, with the ultimate cost made shortly after the homicide.
Another suspect stays at massive, however police report that an arrest is imminent.
A memorial service was held at Sikhosana’s house on February 13.
The arrested suspects are scheduled to look within the Springs Justice of the Peace’s Court docket tomorrow (Monday).
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