Gauteng police successfully traced and arrested a man believed to be part of a notorious gang that call themselves Boko Haram.

Police spokesperson Captain Mavela Masondo said the 31-year-old man was one of the most wanted suspects from the gang.

The gang was allegedly involved in robberies, extortion, intimidation and other serious and violent crimes in Mamelodi and surrounding areas, he said.

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The suspect was traced and located in Mamelodi where he was arrested on Sunday.

“He is suspected to be involved in crimes such as business robbery, extortion, intimidation and other serious and violent crimes. He is also reported to be involved in a chain store robbery in Mamelodi where an undisclosed amount of cash and groceries were taken,” Masondo.

The provincial commissioner Lieutenant General Mawela welcomed the arrest of this suspect and commended the police team that worked so hard to ensure that this “most wanted” suspect was behind bars.

“I am pleased that this suspect is finally behind bars. As the police in Gauteng we remain committed in our resolve to rid the streets of Mamelodi of gangsterism. We are slowly taking back our communities.

“Since the establishment of both the combat and prevention team and the investigating team, dedicated to rooting out gang-related activities in Mamelodi earlier this year, we have been observing less and less harassment of the business community in this area,” he said.The suspect is expected to appear at Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday.