A wanted murder suspect was arrested in Umgababa on Thursday, 28 December during festive season operations.
eThekwini Outer South Cluster members with head office stabilisation units conducted an intelligence-driven operation at Umgababa and Durban Central areas to search for a wanted murder suspect or hit man implicated in several drug-related murders across the eThekwini cluster.
A 36-year-old man was arrested for a hijacking and murder which took place at Folweni in 2015. On 22 April 2015 at about 7pm, Sthembiso Mcineka (40) was at his business premises at Folweni B section when he was attacked by unknown men who robbed him of his belongings.
They stole cash, a cellphone and a vehicle before they shot him. He sustained gunshot wounds to the head and upper body and died at the scene. Charges of murder and hijacking were opened for investigation at Folweni SAPS.
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KZN acting provincial commissioner, Major General Bheki Langa praised the team for apprehending the man who was on the run since 2015. “It is pleasing to note that more and more outstanding suspects are being arrested in terms of our festive season plan. Criminals should never enjoy the festive season and must remain behind bars, so that law-abiding citizens can be safe,” he said.
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