Three arrested for killing Durban cop
KwaZulu-Natal police have made a breakthrough in the murder of one of their own.
Sergeant Siyabonga Radebe was killed earlier this month in Umlazi, south of Durban.
The 34-year-old had been out playing pool when he was shot. His bag was also taken.
KZN police spokesperson Thembeka Mbele says three suspects were nabbed on Sunday.
One of them is related to the sergeant.
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"The police team proceeded to Baker Road at W section in Umlazi where it was reported that the suspects were busy celebrating the death of the policeman.
"One of the suspects pointed a firearm at the police officers and he was fatally wounded. The suspects aged between 27 and 38 were placed under arrest for murder and the vehicle that was used during the murder was also taken to the police pound for further investigation.
"A woman who is a relative was arrested in C section in Umlazi during the day and all the suspects in court next week."
