GQEBERHA – Police in Gqeberha are appealing to the communities to assist them with any information relating to murder incidents that occurred in the last 24 hours in New Brighton.

In the first incident, it is alleged that on Thursday, 9 September 2021 at approximately 16:00 the body of Nceba Ntilili (30) was found outside his home in Tshiwula Street, New Brighton. It is further alleged that approximately six suspects approached his vehicle, a silver VW Polo while he was seated inside. Ntilili ran towards his house as multiple shots were fired at him. He collapsed and died.

In a second unrelated case, at approximately 18:00 on the same day, Mzwakhe Baskiti (50) was driving in Mbizweni Square, New Brighton when three unknown suspects fired at his vehicle. He passed away on the scene.

A third incident took place at approximately 21:00 in Sangotsha Street, New Brighton. After responding to a complaint of shooting, police found paramedics attending to a female Phumeza Rwayibane (40) with gunshot wounds. She succumbed to her injuries sustained. The body of another victim, Siphumle Gade (55) was found in a backyard. Both deceased sustained gunshot wounds.

The motive and suspects for all these murders are unknown at this stage.

Police are urging anyone with any information relating to the murders to contact the Provincial Organised Crime Investigation, Lt Col Willie Mayi on 082 697 5914 or Crime Stop at 08600 10111 or the nearest police station. All information will be treated as strictly confidential.

Source: South African Police Service