Alleged mastermind behind Facebook Marketplace murder hands herself In
Ashiekah Naidoo, 23, handed herself in after police appealed to the public for assistance in tracing her whereabouts.
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A woman allegedly linked to a Facebook Marketplace scam that led to the murder of Mogamat Yusuf Daniels a week before his wedding, has been arrested on Wednesday.
According to Cape Argus sister publication, Daily Voice sources, Ashiekah Naidoo, 23, handed herself in after police appealed to the public for assistance in tracing her whereabouts.
Naidoo is expected to make her first court appearance on Friday at the Wynberg Magistrate's Court.
Her arrest comes two days after the Daily Voice published an article asking readers and the public for help locating her.
The family of Mogamat Yusuf claim Naidoo is the alleged mastermind behind the murder.
Earlier in the case, Morte Nelson appeared in the Wynberg Magistrate’s Court, where her bail application was postponed to November 28.
Mogamat Yusuf Daniels, 29 was shot and killed.
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Meanwhile, the third accused Monray Martin remains in hospital under police guard after being shot in the same incident.
The accused face murder charges following Mogamat Yusuf’s death on 24 September, after he was allegedly set up in a Facebook Marketplace scam.
The 29-year-old had planned to sell his phone to raise funds for his wedding, which was scheduled for the following week.
At the time of the incident, two women contacted Mogamat Yusuf and arranged to meet him at a garage in Ottery, but the meeting ended in tragedy.
His uncle Abduragman Jacobs, said the family is relieved by the arrest.
Jacobs explained: “All praise to God. She was on the run for two months, and the minute she was in the media there was no hiding.
Mogamat Yusuf's vehicle that he saved up for at the scene.
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"When I heard she was arrested, it was amazing news. It was a relief.
"They had her, and it was like a cat and mouse game, because she was still active on her social media platforms, living her life. Now we will hear all her excuses that she will make up for what she has done.”
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