5 MURDERED OVER WEEKEND

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.

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