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Police Provide Latest Update On Luke Fleurs Incident

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JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 05: Luke Fleurs during the DStv Premiership match between Kaizer Chiefs and Golden Arrows at FNB Stadium on March 05, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 05: Luke Fleurs during the DStv Premiership match between Kaizer Chiefs and Golden Arrows at FNB Stadium on March 05, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)

A week after he tragically lost his life, the South African Police Service has provided an update in the case of Kaizer Chiefs defender, Luke Fleurs.

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Fleurs was tragically gunned down in Johannesburg last week in a hijacking ordeal, which sadly saw him succumb to a gunshot wound.

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As tributes continue to pour in from around the world, Police have provided an update on the matter, revealing that six suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident.

"The team that was appointed by the Gauteng Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni to trace and arrest the suspects who allegedly hijacked and killled the Kaizer Chiefs soccer player has made a breakthrough by arresting six suspects and recovering the victim's car. The six suspects were traced and arrested in Slovoville, Soweto, in the early hours of Wednesday, 10 April 2024, while the vehicle that was already stripped was recovered on Monday, 08 April 2024.

"Police believe that the suspects are part of a syndicate that is responsible for car hijacking in Gauteng, and the search for more suspects is continuing.

"The team that is led by Gauteng Deputy Provincial Commissioner Crime Detection Major General Mbuso Khumalo consisting of Tracking Team.

"SAPS Provincial Investigation Unit, SAPS National Crime Intelligence,SAPS Drone Unit, Honeydew Detectives,Honeydew Crime Intelligence, CAP Special Operations and Fidelity Specialized Services has been working around the clock to ensure that the suspects are arrested and brought to book. The arrested suspects are expected to appear Roodepoort Magistrate's Court on Friday, 12 April 2024," the statement read.

A memorial service will be held for Fleurs at FNB Stadium on Thursday 11 April. 

Soccer Laduma sends condolences to the Fleurs family, Kaizer Chiefs, and the football fraternity at large during this time of bereavement.


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