PRETORIA – The Hawks’ Pretoria-based Tactical Operation Management Section (TOMS) team, in collaboration with the Akasia Crime Prevention unit and Tshwane District Crime Intelligence (CI), arrested two suspects on Monday, 20 May 2024, in connection with the murder of five-year-old Ditebogo Phalane.
The suspects, aged 29 and 30, were apprehended following a tip-off about their whereabouts.
The multi-disciplinary team worked tirelessly, leading to successful operations in Soshanguve and Atteridgeville.
Two unlicensed firearms were recovered during the arrests. One of these firearms is suspected to be the murder weapon used in the killing of Ditebogo Phalane, pending confirmation through forensic testing.
Both suspects are scheduled to make their first appearance at the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 22 May 2024.
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Notably, one of the suspects was reportedly out on bail for previous charges, including hijacking, attempted murder, and possession of an unlicensed firearm.
