Seventh suspect linked to Lusikisiki massacre arrested

JOHANNESBURG - Police have arrested the seventh suspect linked to the Lusikisiki massacre where 18 people were shot and killed in the Ngobozana village in the Eastern Cape in September.

The 46-year-old was charged with 18 counts of murder linked to the mass killing.

He will make his first court appearance on Thursday.

Police spokesperson, Siphokazi Mawisa: "The 46-year-old suspect has been charged for 18 counts of murder on the Lusikisiki mass shooting. He is appearing at Lusikisiki Magistrates Court today."

His appearance comes after seven other suspects linked to the case ditched their bail applications.