Tensions high in Mitchell’s Plain as former gang boss was gunned down in the area

Tensions are high in Mitchell’s Plain after a former gang boss was gunned down in the area, earlier this week.

Mogamat Sadeka Madatt, was killed in his home in the Kapteinsklip informal settlement on Monday and police have confirmed that this was a gang-related shooting. It is alleged that 55-year-old Madatt belonged to the Americans gang.

SAPS added that a 38-year-old man was arrested on a charge of murder and is due to make a court appearance in the Mitchell’s Plain Magistrates’ Court, soon

“Kindly be advised that a 38-year-old man was arrested on a charge of murder and is due to make a court appearance in the Mitchell’s Plain Magistrates’ Court once charged,” said Sergeant Wesley Twigg.

As per Muslim custom, Madatt was laid to rest in Manenberg and was laid to rest at the Mowbray Cemetery.

 

Done By: Mitchum George