The National Police Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, has thanked South Africans from all walks of life for the overwhelming support in providing information on the whereabouts of the wanted suspects in the Lusikisiki mass murders.

Masemola confirmed that in less than 24 hours from the time the South African Police Service (SAPS) issued an alert on the wanted suspects, communities rallied together and informed police on their whereabouts.

All four suspects are now in police custody.

Masemola thanked the South African media fraternity, social media users and all people living in South Africa, who shared the pictures of these suspects, stood united and exposed their whereabouts.

‘To those who shared the pictures of these suspects on social media, to all the journalists and media houses that played their watchdog role – we are indebted to you.

‘This is what the SAPS can achieve when the whole country rallies behind our men and women in blue. We thank you South Africa for assisting us to stamp the auth
ority of the State,’ he said.

At this stage, SAPS said it would not divulge where these suspects were found and arrested, as this may jeopardise investigations.

Masemola has also commended the investigating team for their determination in solving this case.

Source: South African Government News Agency