BY STAFF REPORTER
The police are seeking assistance in locating Oscar Khumalo, a 62-year-old security guard from Nkayi District, who is wanted in connection with a fatal shooting incident that occurred on July 7 in Bulawayo.
The incident resulted in the death of Khangelani Nkiwane, aged 38, who was allegedly Khumalo’s girlfriend, following an argument in their room in Pumula North.
“The incident occurred when Khumalo, armed with a pistol from his workplace, threatened to kill Khangelani,”police statement read on Ezra Tshisa Sibanda’s Facebook page.
“She attempted to hide in their landlord’s bedroom, but Khumalo pursued her. Seeing that Nkiwane had locked herself inside with the help of her landlord and the landlord’s grandchildren, Khumalo fired one shot through the door before proceeding to the bedroom window where he opened fire and short Khangelani two times at the back and once on the hand.”
He reportedly fled the scene as neighbours alerted the police and the deceased as rushed to Mpilo Central Hospital but succumbed to her injuries the following day.
The police are urging anyone with information on Khumalo’s whereabouts to come forward and contact the authorities.
“Khumalo later reached out to her sister informing her of the whereabouts of the service arm which led to its recovery by the police in a nearby bush. However, Police currently do not have any leads on the current whereabouts of Khumalo.”
Even the family is appealing for help.
“As Nkiwane family we are still devastated by the loss and the failure to gain justice to date. Please help us find this murderer so he can face justice for what he did. To anyone with information on Khumalo’s whereabouts or has seen him following this incident kindly contact CID Homicide; DC Dliwayo on cell number 0776 482 090 / 0713 395 900 or any nearest Police Station.”
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