Stolen phone leads to okapi fatality

BY WANDILE TSHUMA

Police in Nkayi have arrested Siphilelinkosi Ngwenya (30) in connection with the murder of Nkosilamandla Ngwenya (30), which occurred at Zinyangeni Business Centre on August 2.

The suspect allegedly stabbed the victim once in the stomach with an okapi knife after a dispute over a stolen cell phone.

The victim was later found lifeless in a disused building.

In a separate incident, police are seeking assistance in locating Oscar Khumalo, a 62-year-old security guard from Nkayi, wanted in connection with a fatal shooting incident that occurred on July 7 in Bulawayo.

The incident resulted in the death of Khangelani Nkiwane (38), allegedly Khumalo’s girlfriend, following an argument in their room in Pumula North.

According to the police statement, Khumalo threatened to kill Khangelani, who attempted to hide in their landlord’s bedroom.

Khumalo pursued her, firing one shot through the door and then proceeding to the bedroom window, where he opened fire, shooting Khangelani twice in the back and once in the hand.

He fled the scene, and the deceased was rushed to Mpilo Central Hospital, where she 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.