Four suspects accused of killing a Nsuze couple to appear in court
Four suspects are due to line up in the Maphumulo Magistrates Court on Monday for allegedly killing a Nsuze couple who were seemingly lured to their killers.
According to police, the woman received a phone call from a female on Wednesday about collecting her stokvel money. She was accompanied by her husband.
Their family later received a ransom demand for the pair's release.
Police spokesperson, Jay Naicker says the couple's car was tracked down the following day.
He says the occupants sped off but crashed the vehicle before fleeing into nearby bushes.
Naicker says the husband and wife were later found murdered at the Wolongo Reserve.
"They were allegedly shot and battered with a hammer. A four-pound hammer was found next to the deceased."
"Following a rigorous investigation, on 20 December 2019, police arrested four suspects aged between 25 and 46. The suspects were found in possession of a firearm; cash and the victim's cellphone."
"They will be charged for two counts of murder; illegal possession of a firearm and possession of suspected stolen property," he said.
