Cape Town — Police in Kwa-Zulu Natal (KZN) have dismissed the reports that the two suspects who were involved in a shooting in eSwatini, were linked to the deaths of Kieran “AKA” Forbes and Tebello ‘Tibz” Motsoane.
The Provincial Commissioner of KwaZulu-Natal Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, said the suspects in the eSwatini shooting will be brought back to South Africa where they will face a case of murder, and attempted murder. after a man was shot and killed in Berea on 6 March 2023, a SAPS statement sad.
“The driver of the vehicle survived the shooting and managed to drive to a fuel station in Berea where she sought assistance. Investigation into that particular case pointed to the suspects who were traced and found to be hiding in Eswatini.” Mkhwanazi said. He praised the eSwatini authorities for eradicating cross-border and transnational crimes.
#sapsKZN [READ] KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, Lt Gen Mkhwanazi, responds to rumours surrounding the murders of Kienan ‘AKA’ Forbes and Tebello ‘Tibs’ Motsoane. Investigations are at a sensitive stage and the police do not wish to communicate any information that may… pic.twitter.com/VlUts5AQcv
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Mkhwanazi also noted that AKA and Tibz’ case has attracted a lot of public interest and is of interest to both local and international media. He said any communications and developments in the case will be communicated with the families first, before letting the public know.
“Investigations into that particular matter is at a sensitive stage and the police do not wish to communicate any information that may comprise the investigation process. The ‘AKA’ and Tibs’ murder case is a complex one and there was and still are tons of evidential information to be analysed and processed.”
“This is a prosecution-led investigation and when the police have tied all the loose ends and covered all the loopholes, an announcement into the investigation and the progress thereof will be communicated.” he added.
According to The Citizen, earlier reports by other publications suggested that AKA and Tibz’ alleged killers were arrested in eSwatini. It was believed that the suspects were nabbed and arrested on 23 February 2023. However, police have treaded lightly with regard to information given to the public, due to the high-profile nature of the investigation.
According to Police Minister, Bheki Cele, murder investigation was at an advanced stage and it was just “a matter of time” before the culprits were brought to book.
The fact that the getaway car was found, the gun itself has been found, some of the witnesses I’m told are in protection order, means it’s a case that has really covered some ground. We just need to get that particular person,” he said.
The Times of Eswatini is reporting that the police in Eswatini have arrested two hitmen believed to be behind the murder AKA in February last year.
The hitmen were reportedly hiding in the neighboring country, and a process is now underway to get them extradited to South Africa pic.twitter.com/JegNY0fwvZ
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