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Person of interest WANTED in solving Secunda murder case

Police in Mpumalanga request a person of interest by the name of Velly Vincent Mcunu (pictured) to assist in solving a murder case in Secunda.

ABOUT THE MURDER IN SECUNDA

A 39-year-old woman, identified by her family as Busisiwe Precious Mkhabela was brutally murdered after being stabbed several times on her upper body.

This horrific incident sadly occurred in Secunda on Tuesday 02 January 2024 and police are convinced that Mr Velly Vincent Mcunu can be of great assistance in the investigation of the murder case.

Provincial spokesperson Brigadier Selvy Mohlala said information on police’s disposal indicates that the victim’s body was found with multiple stab wounds at her residence’s gate on that fateful day at about 16:30 and she was unfortunately certified dead by the paramedics who also attended the scene together with the police and other Emergency Services Personnel.

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SPECULATION BY THE POLICE

It is also indicated that the victim was reportedly known to be sharing her residence with a male partner as well as her cousin.

“Her cousin, who was reportedly not home during the ordeal, allegedly arrived shortly after the incident.”

Brigadier Mohlala

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According to further reports, the woman’s companion did not show up ever since the gruesome murder.

“Police are of the view that Mr Mcunu, who is key to the investigation might be around Secunda or in nearby areas,” said Brigadier Mohlala.

“The investigators therefore request Mr Mcunu to report to the nearest police station meanwhile police urge members of the community who might know Mr Mcunu’s whereabouts to contact Detective Lieutenant Colonel Abraham Skhosana on 082 465 2352 or call Crime Stop at 08600 10111. Alternatively, members of the public can send information via MySAPSapp. All received information will be treated as confidential and callers may opt to remain anonymous,” he appealed.

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PROVINICIAL COMMISSIONER VOWS TO NAB THE PERPETRATOR

A team of investigators, under the leadership of the Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Semakaleng Daphney Manamela are hard at work with the hope of arresting the perpetrator(s).

The General has expressed her sincere condolences to the family of the victim whilst vowing that police will ensure that the suspect(s) will be hunted down and soon brought to book.

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