Doctor gunned down in Bay
Empangeni clinical psychologist murdered in ‘hit’ attack.
CONDOLENCES have been pouring in following the shock murder of Zululand Professor Humphrey Ngcobo, who was shot several times in what appears to be a ‘hit’ in Richards Bay in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Professor Ngcobo (47) was reportedly leaving Bhubesi Guest House at Mzingazi after a graduation party at around3.10am when he was approached by an unknown male.
‘The suspect, wearing a pinkish apron and a woman’s hat fired several shots towards him. He was fatally wounded and rushed to Netcare The Bay Hospital where he later died,’ said Empangeni SAP Captain Mbongeni Mdlalose.
No arrests have been made and police are urging anyone with information leading to the whereabouts of the suspect to come forward.
Professor Ngcobo was a clinical psychologist based at Life Empangeni Garden Clinic and had previously headed the Psychology Department at the University of Zululand.
‘It is with great sadness that we mark the sudden and tragic passing of Professor Ngcobo,’ said management and staff at Life Empangeni Garden Clinic on Monday. ‘He was a man who gave so much of his time and of himself to his patients. He will be greatly missed by all whose lives he had touched. Our condolences go out to his family and loved ones in this time of sadness.’
