Double murder suspect wanted by police

MTHONTSASA – Police are seeking assistance of the community in tracing a 35-year-old male suspect Mxolisi Skosana also known as “Ngobe” in relation to a double murder that occurred on 06 June 2021, in Ngubengcuka Location, at Mthontsasa.

It is alleged that Ngobe insisted on joining the deceased and his friends while they were having drinks in their residential yard. When they refused, he started shooting at them and then fled the scene. The injured were then rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention and were declared dead on arrival.

A warrant of arrest was issued by the court for the arrest of the suspect. Members of the Community are warned not attempt to arrest the wanted suspect as he is believed to be armed, dangerous and a threat to society.

Therefore the police are making an appeal to anyone with information that can lead to the arrest of the suspect to please contact Mthontsasa Police on the Crime Stop number 08600 10111 or contact the Investigating Officer, Warrant Officer Xhela on 082 565 4 272.

Photo of the wanted suspect attached.

Source: South African Police Service