Johannesburg police arrested 26 people this week in connection with the murder of two men and the assault of another in Booysens, Johannesburg, a spokesperson said on Friday.
Police spokesperson Captain Schalk Bornman said the surviving victim and witnesses implicated 26 people as either participants or witnesses to the attack, and they were rounded up.
It is alleged that the three men were kidnapped on Wednesday last week and taken to various locations in the central business district (CBD). They were then severely beaten for allegedly stealing or owing people money.
”After the assault, the three men were wrapped up in plastic bags and dumped at the Booysens Reserve south of Johannesburg,” said Bornman.
Police have established that the men arrested are employed at a security company, operating within the CBD and surrounding suburbs.
They are detained at the Johannesburg Central police holding cells and will appear in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Monday.
They face charges of kidnapping, assault, murder and defeating the ends of justice.
Meanwhile, the police are looking for a man known only as Jason — the supervisor of the security company — who can assist them in their investigation.
Anyone with information can contact the investigating officer, Captain Fana Khubeka, on 082 778 7622. — Sapa