The alleged killers of Pimville resident, Kgomotso Diale are behind bars, four days after he was gunned down.
The Police Ministry is encouraged that South Africans Police Service detectives have worked tirelessly to make arrests in the shooting incident that occurred on Monday, 18 April 2022, at the Chicken Farm informal settlement where six people were shot following a violent confrontation over cable theft. Thirty-four-year old Kgomotso Diale passed away on the scene, while five others were taken to hospital. Three of the victims have since been discharged while two remain in hospital.
Minister of Police General Bheki Cele visited the Kliptown police station on Wednesday, 20 April 2022 where he received a full briefing from the Provincial SAPS on the shooting incident and the growing cases of cable theft that have resulted in disrupted electricity supply in some parts of Soweto.
The Minster also visited the family home of Kgomotso Diale and assured the family, that police are working around the clock to find those responsible for the deadly shooting and will soon make arrests.
In his address to community members of Pimville in the same day, Cele also announced that a 12 member Detective team is on the ground to investigate the shooting and extra forces have deployed in the Kliptown policing area, to enhance police visibility and maintain law and order. Ten more police vans have also been added to the Kiptown police station vehicle fleet, to better service the community.
The Police Ministry wishes to commend the speedy investigative work that has led to the arrest of two suspects on Thursday 21 April 2022, they face charges of murder, attempted murder and possession of unlicensed firearm and ammunition. A third suspect was fatally shot after he pointed a firearm at the police.
Source: South African Police Service