The SAPS at Musina have opened a case of armed robbery, which allegedly took place on the morning of 28 January.

According to the police, it is alleged that Munyaradzi Kabasa (39) and Denias Matau (29) were walking along the street when three males and a female approached them. Before they could say anything, a Toyota Quantum minibus came to a stop next to them.

The police added that one of the four suspects pointed a firearm at them, while the others forcefully dragged the two victims into the vehicle.

According to the spokesperson for the Musina police, Lt Peter Mudau, the four suspects then drove off to a small stream where they searched the victims. They took at least R5 000 and US$15 from Kabasa. They also left with R6 000 and US$40 000, which belonged to Matau. “We need the community to assist us with information which may lead to the arrest of the suspects in this case,” said Lt Mudau.

Mudau announced on Tuesday that two suspects had been arrested in connection with the case.

He said the police were also investigating an incident on 1 February, when a 42-year-old woman was allegedly raped while on her way from church at around 02:00.

The victim apparently saw two men walking along the street close to her. One of the two men came and forcefully pulled her into the nearby bushes at knife point. The suspect then raped her. “The suspect has not yet been arrested, but we hope to make a breakthrough soon,” said Mudau.