Cape Town – The Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, has ordered detectives in the Sekhukhune District to deploy all available resources in the hunt for Lovemore Musoyi, a Zimbabwean national wanted for a string of violent crimes.
Musoyi, believed to be around 35 years old, is wanted in connection with over 10 criminal cases, including murder, attempted murder, armed robbery, house and business robberies, kidnapping, assault, stock theft, and possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition, police spokesperson Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba said.
“One of the recent incidents involving Musoyi occurred on 20 June 2024 at approximately 19:45, where together with his accomplices carried out a brazen business robbery at a tuck shop in Mafisheng village. During the robbery, Musoyi viciously attacked a male victim, whom he accused of betrayal and proceeded to assault him with an axe. The criminals then looted the shop, stealing both money and soft drinks before fleeing the scene.
RT #sapsLIM [WANTED] PC, Lt Gen Hadebe orders intensive operation to trace and arrest dangerous most #wanted suspect on the run linked to multiple crimes in Sekhukhune District. Anyone with information about the wanted suspect, Lovemore Musoyi, should contact Lt Col Boshomane on… pic.twitter.com/wzj22e7t20
— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) August 16, 2024
“In a separate incident on 01 January 2023, Musoyi managed to escape from a police vehicle at Moutse Mall in Dennilton while en route to Witbank Correctional Services. This escape occurred alongside two other suspects, who were subsequently re-arrested,” Mashaba said.
Hadebe has urged the public to assist the police in capturing this “hard-core criminal” who continues to terrorise local communities.
“We urge the public to work with us and come forward with any information that can help to apprehend this hard-core criminal who continues to terrorise our communities,” Hadebe said.
Anyone with information regarding Musoyi’s whereabouts is urged to contact Lieutenant Colonel Boshomane at 079 894 5501, Warrant Officer Phaladi Makola at 082 749 2233, or the Crime Stop hotline at 08600 10111. Information can also be submitted through the MySAPS app.
Police investigations are ongoing.
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By Betha Madhomu
