A 27-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the alleged murder of the MP, but police are so far withholding further details of the suspect.

They only disclosed that the suspect stole Michael’s vehicle and then brutally attacked the politician.

The car was discovered at the alleged killer’s residence by law enforcement officers.

According to the Associates Times website, the case has been widely reported and sensationalised throughout the region.

The 54-year-old former minister was found with a chest wound and other stab wounds.

The police explained that it was still too early to know whether there had been a forced entry into the house.

It is not known exactly what happened, but law enforcement officials said they will use all available resources locally, regionally and internationally.

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