Police have arrested two men in connection with the arson attack on a Ford Raptor on Bibi Gatoen Chiragalliweg in Wanica. According to police, the 20-year-old suspect R.K. confessed to setting the vehicle on fire. He stated that he had received USD 3,000 for this.
Officers from Kwatta police station went to the location following a report of a car fire. There, they found a completely burnt-out white pick-up truck parked in front of a building. Owner F.S. stated that neighbours had alerted him that his vehicle was on fire.
Witnesses provided police with a description of a man who had fled after the incident. During the subsequent search operation, R.K. was arrested because he matched the description. Police seized a black lighter during his arrest.
During the investigation, R.K. stated that he had set the fire on someone’s orders. He said he had received USD 3,000 from a man for doing so.
The Afdeling Recherche Regio Midden (Central Region Criminal Investigation Department) took over the investigation. This also brought 51-year-old L.J. into view. He was arrested on suspicion of complicity. Both suspects have been remanded in custody. The exact role L.J. is alleged to have played has not been disclosed.
The investigation is ongoing. Police do not rule out further arrests.
