TRIGGER HAPPY SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR MURDER, ARMED ROBBERY AND POINTING WITH FIREARM
Nelspruit: 28 December 2022 – A trigger happy suspect (45) was arrested on charges of murder, armed robbery, possession of unlicenced firearm with ammunition as well as pointing with firearm. The man was arrested on 26 December 2022 at Mkhuhlu near Bushbuckridge on allegations that he fatally shot Mr Aby Nginindza (40) in the early hours of Monday, 26 December 2022 around 03h30am at a certain Tavern which has a Car Wash in Mkhuhlu.
According to the report, members of the police at Calcutta received information regarding a shooting incident at the said premises. Upon arrival at the scene, they found the victim lying on the ground with gunshot wound on the head though he was still alive. An ambulance was also summoned however one of the family members decided to transport the victim to a nearby hospital in an effort to save his life. On arrival, the injured man was unfortunately certified dead.
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A murder case was then opened and upon investigation, police traced as well as arrested the suspect at Mkhuhlu on the same day of the incident. During his arrest, he was found in possession of a firearm with ammunition as well as cash suspected to have been stolen. The firearm is alleged to have been used during the fatal shooting. Police also discovered that the man allegedly committed an armed robbery, where cash was taken from a male victim.
It is said that this happened moments after the shooting. The investigators also unearthed that the man was somehow involved in an alleged pointing with a firearm where the victim is also a male. The confiscated firearm will undergo ballistic testing to determine whether it was not used in other crimes committed elsewhere. More charges could be added against the suspect as the investigation continues.
The suspect is expected to appear at the Mkhuhlu Magistrate’s Court today, 28 December 2022 facing a charge of murder, possession of unlicenced firearm with ammunition, pointing with firearm, and armed robbery.
The Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Semakaleng Daphney Manamela has strongly condemned the fatal shooting of the victim whilst appreciating the excellent work done by the members in arresting the suspects as well as recovering the firearm with ammunition. The General further raised a concern regarding incidences of such nature which take place at liquor outlets.
Police urge anyone with any information on Crime to call the Crime Stop number at 08600 10111. Alternatively, members of the public can send information via MYSAPSAPP. All received information will be treated as confidential and callers may opt to remain anonymous.
