Times Of Swaziland: 5 MURDERED OVER WEEKEND

5 MURDERED OVER WEEKEND
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Sibusiso Shange on 28/02/2022 08:48:00


MBABANE – Five people lost their lives, mainly due to stabbing over the
weekend.
In the first incident, a 29-year-old man of Ngcushulweni was found dead with
multiple injuries while at Mlindazwe in Ezulwini. The discovery was made in the
early hours of Saturday.
At Mfutseni, a 36-year-old man of Mozambique died after he was stabbed with a
knife once in the neck. A suspect has been arrested in connection with the
murder. Hlatikhulu police arrested a suspect in connection with the murder of a
21-year-old man who died after he was stabbed with a sharp object while at
Mbelebeleni.
On other incidents which occurred in Nhlangano, a 40-year-old man of Makhwelela
in Nhlangano was found dead with a stab wound in the chest while in the area. In
the same area, a 32-year-old woman was found dead in a field. Investigations
into the death of the woman are ongoing. Under road traffic incidents, there was
one fatal accident reported over the weekend. It was the death of a 20-year-old
man of Makhonza who died after being knocked down by a Toyota kombi that was
driven by a 34-year-old man of Hhotela.
Injuries
The pedestrian sustained serious injuries and was rushed to Nhlangano Health
Centre where he died while undergoing treatment.  Police also arrested 26
motorists for driving on the public roads while under the influence of alcohol.
The motorists will appear in court today. Meanwhile,  Lobamba Police arrested
and charged a 25-year-old man of Manzini Woodmaster for being found in
possession of a 38 spiral revolver without a licence or permit while in
Ezulwini. The man was arrested last Friday and is expected to appear in court
today.