Police Ministry praises Orlando community for role played in catching rape, murder suspect
Amantle Samane’s lifeless body was discovered on Monday, not far from her home in the area.
Community members in Orlando, Soweto gather outside police station on Wednesday, 23 October 2024, following a little girl's murder. Picture: Mongezi Koko/ Eyewitness News
DURBAN - The Police Ministry has praised the community of Orlando, in Soweto for actively participating in crime fighting, following the arrest of a man suspected of the rape and murder of a six-year-old girl.
Amantle Samane’s lifeless body was discovered on Monday, not far from her home in the area.
On Wednesday night, police arrested the suspect linked to her disappearance, rape and murder.
Speaking at the Safer Festive Season launch in Durban on Thursday, Police Minister Senzo Mchunu lauded the community, saying they played a major role in catching the suspect.
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“We appreciate very much - that is the power of the community just keeping police and all of us on toes demanding that this person must be arrested.”
He added that he would join the community in its call for the suspect to be denied bail.
“I will get a day when he is in court, it is one particular case I’d want to attend just to go and see this animal live not on TV or social media - and to join those who will be saying no bail to this animal.”