By Mashamba Media
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The Kabokweni Magistrate’s Court has on Monday, 22 April 2024 issued a warrant of arrest for fugitive, Blessing Fakude, who participated in the murder of an off-duty police officer, the late Captain Sibusiso Mthombothi (44), who lost his life during a shootout at Kanyamazane car wash on Saturday, 13 January 2024.
The co-accused Jacky Sibusiso Ntiwane ( Maseko) (35), who was reported to have been sought for the murder of Capt Mthombothi by the Hawks Nelspruit based Serious Organised Crime Investigation and published on different media platforms on the 24th January 2024, with the assistance of Crime Intelligence, was arrested on Wednesday, 20 March 2024 in Kanyamazane.
The team comprising of Nelspruit Crime Intelligence , Provincial Tracking team and Tactical Respond Team, risked their lives by approaching the house of the accused who was known to be armed on the early hours of Wednesday, at about 02:00.
Captain Dineo Lucy Sekgotodi said Maseko was cornered and arrested.
“He appeared before the Kabokweni Magistrate’s Court on Friday, 22 March 2024, facing charges of murder. The case was postponed to Thursday, 4 April 2024 for bail application. During the appearance, he abandoned the bail for his own safety.
“The case was further postponed to 10 May 2024 for further investigation. Accused remain in custody,” said Sekgotodi.
The Provincial Head of the Hawks Major General Gerber is urging Fakude to come forward and also appeals to the community to give information regarding his whereabouts by contacting the investigating Officers on the following numbers: Captain Mduduzi Comfort Mkhonza on 082 304 0052 or Lt Col Erhard Stroh on 0823008315. All information received will be treated confidentiality.