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EC police expects further arrests in connection with a fatal attack on family in Ngcobo

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Sibongile Soci, from the police said that a task team was developed and two suspects were arrested within 24 hours

Eastern Cape police are expecting further arrests in connection with a fatal attack on a family in Ngcobo.


Two suspects have been apprehended in relation with Friday’s attack.

Police said that on that fateful day, the family were watching TV when some men got in and rained fire on Friday.

A 60-year old woman and her 32-year old son were shot dead.

Her two daughters, aged 10 and 17, were wounded in the process and are now recovering in the process.

Sibongile Soci, from the police said that a task team was developed and two suspects were arrested within 24 hours.

While the suspects were arrested, two 9mm pistols were recovered and he firearms will be sent for ballistic testing to ascertain if they have not been used in the commissioning of crime.”

The reason for the attack is yet to be known; still unclear.

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