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Beer bottle stabber gets 15 years

JOHANNESBURG - Xola Prince Lusiki has been sentenced to 15 years imprisonment.

Johannesburg regional court sentenced Xola Prince Lusiki to 15 years’ imprisonment after he was convicted for stabbing the late Tebogo Kgoroeaboco on 29 March.

Lusiki stabbed Kgoroeaboco several times with a beer bottle at a tavern on 27 April, 2015. According to Yeoville police spokesperson Constable Thabo Malatji Detective Sergeant Nicholas Masimini and Captain Nomangaliso Moloi traced and arrested the suspect within 24 hours of receiving the case docket. “The witness statement was obtained and the tracing of the suspect was conducted up until he was located at Hunter Street and apprehended by the two dedicated members of the service,” said Malatji.

Malatji said the investigating officer received calls from private numbers during the investigations offering him money to drop or destroy the case. “Investigating officer Masimini did not succumb. He did his job without fear or favour during the trial that took more than a year to end,” said Malatji.

Malatji said the police station appreciates the efforts and commitment of the members. “We encourage members of the public to come forward with information that could help us solve crimes and we commend our witnesses in this case and many others who came to court timeously and ensured the perpetrators are brought to book.”

Details: Yeoville Police Station 011 487 5900.

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