The Hawks’ Tactical Operation Management Section (TOMS) in conjunction with the  National Investigation Unit (NINU) have arrested a 30-year-old Joshua Bomba Shongwane who has been on the wanted list for the murder of Captain Lamola whom he shot and killed at Tembisa Magistrate’s Court on October 12.

Court closed after police officer is shot and killed in Tembisa.

Bomba who was out on bail on another murder charge, was rearrested for armed robbery and when he was about to appear in court, a scuffle ensued between him and police officers. Bomba allegedly shot and killed the officer before escaping.

Police captain shot and killed 

TOMS and NINU have since been on his radar and on Monday Bomba’s luck ran out as he was arrested at his hiding spot in Eerstruste, Pretoria. He was found in possession of an Audi A1 which was hijacked in KwaThema, Springs in September this year.

The National Head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation Lieutenant General Mthandazo Ntlemeza praised the TOMS and NINU teams for following every piece of information which led to the arrest of Bomba.

Court closed after cop is shot and killed

“No one kills a police officer and enjoys peace of mind. People who threaten the security of our state by killing police officers will be hunted down and we will ensure that they face the full wrath of the law. Well done to our members who put their lives in danger in their quest to rid the country of all dangerous criminals,” said Lieutenant General Ntlemeza.

Bomba will appear before the Tembisa Magistrates Court today on charges of murder, hijacking, escaping from custody, possession of unlicensed firearm and possession of a hijacked motor vehicle.