The Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe has ordered detectives in the Sekhukhune District to mobilise all available resources to arrest a notorious suspect on the run, Lovemore Musoyi, a Zimbabwean national believed to be around 35 years old. Musoyi is wanted in connection with more than 10 criminal cases, including murder, attempted murder, armed robberies, house robberies, business robberies, kidnapping, assaults, stock theft, and possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition that occurred in Elandskraal, Motetema, Dennilton and Rakgoadi policing area in Sekhukhune District.
One of the recent incidents involving Musoyi occurred on 20 June 2024 at approximately 19:45, where together with his accomplices carried out a brazen business robbery at a tuck shop in Mafisheng village. During the robbery, Musoyi viciously attacked a male victim, whom he accused of betrayal and proceeded to assault him with an axe. The criminals then looted the shop, stealing both money and soft drinks before fleeing the scene.
In a separate incident on 01 January 2023, Musoyi managed to escape from a police vehicle at Moutse Mall in Dennilton while en route to Witbank Correctional Services. This escape occurred alongside two other suspects, who were subsequently re-arrested.
Furthermore, on 02 February 2024, Musoyi engaged in a violent altercation at his ex-girlfriend’s residence, resulting in him shooting his ex-girlfriend’s brother in the mouth before he fled the scene with a television set.
‘We urge the public to work with us and come forward with any information that can help to apprehend this hard-core criminal who continues to terrorize our communities,’ concluded Lieutenant General Hadebe.
Anyone with information about the wanted suspect Lovemore Musoyi should contact Lieutenant Colonel Boshomane on 079 894 5501 or Warrant Officer Phaladi Makola on 082 749 2233 or Crime Stop number 08600 10111 or nearest police station or use MySAPS App.
Police investigations are continuing.
Source : South African Police Service
