Kaizer Chiefs announce plans for Luke Fleurs memorial service. Image: Kaizer Chiefs X account.
Police offer major update on Kaizer Chiefs star Luke Fleurs murder!
With exactly a week passing since the murder of Kaizer Chiefs defender Luke Fleurs, the police have issued a huge update on the matter.
Kaizer Chiefs announce plans for Luke Fleurs memorial service. Image: Kaizer Chiefs X account.
The police have made some major strides in the murder of Kaizer Chiefs star Luke Fleurs!
Fleurs tragically lost his life last week Wednesday before he could even make his Chiefs debut.
The former SA U23 defender joined Chiefs on a free transfer after being released by SuperSport United. Fleurs’ departure from SuperSport came in rather mysterious circumstances, having just signed a long-term extension. That extension was supposed to fend off interest from Chiefs, which had been eyeing him for free already. However, in a strange twist, the player ended up being released. Although it seems as if he was always destined to be a Glamour Boy, he has yet to break through.
During the Afcon break, Chiefs interim coach Cavin Johnson hinted that Fleurs was edging closer to his debut. He was not involved in match day squads in games Royal AM and the embarrassing Nedbank Cup exit to Milford. He then made his first bench appearance for the club in the victory over Golden Arrows. Unfortunately, he did not come off the subs bench to make a debut.
Fleurs was tragically killed in a hijacking gone wrong. It is believed that he was shot in the process. Now, exactly a week from his death, the police have announced they have made six arrests in connection to the murder.
Police arrest six in connection to Fleurs murder
“The team that was appointed by the Gauteng Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni has made a breakthrough by arresting six suspects and recovering the victim’s (Fleurs) car. The six suspects were traced and arrested in Slovoville in Soweto in the early hours of Wednesday morning, while the vehicle that was already stripped was recovered on Monday. Police believe the suspects are part of a syndicate that is responsible for car hijackings in Gauteng. The suspects are expected to appear in the Roodepoort Magistrates Court on Friday.” Said a statement by SAPS.
Chiefs confirm memorial service plans
Chiefs have announced that Fleurs’ memorial service will take place on Thursday at the FNB Stadium at 12 pm.
