Media Statement
South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner Eastern Cape
 

LUSIKISIKI - The OR Tambo District Commissioner, Major General Norman Modishana welcomed the arrest of a 51-year-old male suspect of Bambisana locality on Wednesday, 29 April 2026, at about 09:00, for possession of an unlicensed 9mm pistol (erased serial number) with ammunition and trying to bribe police.

The suspect who is facing previous multiple charges of murder and possession of unlicensed firearms which he committed between 2024 and 2025 tried to bribe the Lusikisiki based District Task Team SAPS members with a sum of five thousand rands to avoid arrest. A charge of attempted bribery was also added. The male suspect had no legal proof of ownership of the 9mm pistol with ammunition and is due to appear before the Lusikisiki Magistrates' court on Thursday, 30 April 2026 on charges of unlawful possession of an unlicensed firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition and attempted bribery.

"Your commitment to the organization's code of conduct when it comes to integrity is highly appreciated", said General Modishana on commending the members for doing the right thing even if there's no one watching over them.

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