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Police looking for double murder accused

The suspect is believed to be on the run

POLICE are hunting for an Nkandla man who is suspected of shooting and killing his girlfriend and sister on 27 July.

Ekhombe SAPS secured a warrant of arrest for Nkosinathi Mthokozisi Malevu of Nsingabantu reserve, however, he is reportedly at large.

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According to King Cetshwayo Cluster police spokesperson Captain Siyanda Shangase, Malevu went to his girlfriend’s house in Madlozi and, on his arrival, he shot both women before fleeing the scene.

“Two cases of murder were registered at Ekhombe SAPS for further investigation and our members have been looking for him since then,” Shangase said.

“The incident was witnessed by some residents. Malevu is known and our detectives have visited his homestead several times looking for him but he’s nowhere to be found.”

Shangase said current information indicates he’s in the Durban area.

Anyone with information about Malevu’s whereabouts is urged to contact the investigating officer, Sergeant

Sabelo Ngcobo on 071 0071463, Crime stop Centre on 08600 10111 or Ekhombe SAPS on 035 834 2006.

 

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