The murder of Ibambabukhosi Samson Dlani Buthelezi has been described as a 'brutal assassination' by KwaZulu-Natal Cogta MEC Sipho Hlomuka. | nickymccain
The murder of Ibambabukhosi Samson Dlani Buthelezi has been described as a"brutal assassination" by KwaZulu-Natal Cogta MEC Sipho Hlomuka.
On Wednesday, police were called to a home in the Mathutshana area, where the body of a 66-year-old man was found with multiple gunshot wounds, said police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Nqobile Gwala. "It is alleged that the suspect came to the deceased's home and requested to talk to him. The suspect robbed the victim of his firearms and also shot the dog before fleeing the scene. Babanango police are investigating charges of murder, robbery, and malicious damage to property," said Gwala.Hlomuka said Buthelezi was designated as Iso leSilo in the Jama Traditional Community in Nquthu, and served with diligence and commitment.
"We continue to call upon our communities to expose the criminals who try to destabilise the institution of traditional leadership within our province. These criminals must not have a place to rest and must be exposed so that they can face the full might of the law. Without the support of communities, law enforcement can only do so much," Hlomuka added. to be part of the conversation in the comments section of this article.In times of uncertainty you need journalism you can trust.
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