Eastern Cape police on the hunt for murder suspects

Officials in Kwanobuhle, Eastern Cape, have launched a search for three armed suspects who allegedly robbed and fatally injured a business owner.

Murder suspects on the run

As per the South African Police Service (Saps), three armed suspects entered the business in Palo Street, Kwanobuhle, at about 6.45pm on Monday.

The owner was shot in the back during the robbery and died on the scene. Captain Gerda Swart said the suspects fled the scene on foot with groceries.

She said police were investigating a case of robbery and murder, and “are following up on all possible leads”.

Investigation continues

The name of the victim will be released after formal identification has been completed. No arrests had been made at the time of publishing.

Anyone with information that could lead to the arrest of the suspects are requested to contact Detective Captain Tommy Whitebooi on 082-441-8129.

Tip-offs can also be submitted by calling Crime Stop on 08600-10111 or by using the My SAPS App. All calls will remain anonymous and the information will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.

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Pasile made a brief appearance at the East London Magistrate’s Court, following the gruesome murder of 23-year-old University of Fort Hare student, Nosicelo Mtebeni.

According to the National Prosecuting Unit (NPA), Mtebeni’s body was discovered last week by a 36-year-old man who overheard two school girls complaining about the behaviour of East London community members.

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