Abednego Mbuyane, accused of shooting and killing a transport inspector, was denied bail in the Nelspruit Magistrate’s Court yesterday.

According to Mpumalanga Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) spokesperson Captain Dineo Sekgotodi, the state was successful in opposing Mbuyane’s bail application, and he was remanded in custody.

Mbuyane, a by-law enforcement officer, was arrested by the Hawks’ Mbombela-based Serious Organised Crime Investigation Unit for the alleged murder of Thomsanga Nkosi at Kwanyoni Lodge on April 15.

“Nkosi and a female friend had booked in at the lodge. While they were in the chalet, the woman’s husband emerged and kicked down the door. It is alleged that Nkosi ran out of the chalet, and the husband followed him and fired shots. The victim was shot twice and succumbed to his wounds. The suspect fled the scene, but later handed himself over at Nelspruit Police Station,” says Sekgotodi.

Mbuyane’s official firearm was seized and the investigation continues.

His case was rescheduled to June 28 for further investigation.