George police officer arrested for tampering with evidence

George police officer arrested for tampering with evidence
Photo: @SA Police Service (SAPS)/ Twitter

Three arrested after Mbuso Nhlosi was found dead with throat slit

The lifeless body of Mbuso Nhlosi was found on 9 February dumped in Umgeni river with his throat slit and stab wounds in his head.

George police officer arrested for tampering with evidence

George police officer arrested for tampering with evidence
Photo: @SA Police Service (SAPS)/ Twitter

Police have arrested three suspects regarding the death of Mbuso Nhlosi whose lifeless body was found dumped in Umgeni River, KwaZulu-Natal on 9 February 2022. 

Nhlosi, 22, went missing on 7 February 2022. 

THREE ARRESTED FOR KILLING MBUSO NHLOSI

KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Nqobile Gwala said the Ntuzuma Task Team conducted an investigation after Nhlosi went missing on 07 February 2022. 

“Police worked tirelessly, trying to connect all the dots regarding his disappearance. His lifeless body was found on 9 February 2022, dumped in the Umgeni River next to KwaDabeka with his throat slit and stab wounds on his head.

“A case of murder was opened at Ntuzuma SAPS for investigation. The investigative team’s perseverance resulted in a breakthrough which resulted in the arrest of three suspects aged between 37 and 40 for murder.”

KZN Police spokesperson, Lt Colonel Nqobile Gwala

The suspects appeared in the Ntuzuma Magistrates’ Court on 11 February 2022. 

They were remanded in custody until 18 February 2022.

Meanwhile, a 23-year-old man who was kidnapped could only be identified by parts of his tattoos after he was allegedly dragged behind a vehicle and his body dumped in a river.

RUSA spokesperson Prem Balra said Mthobisi Ngcobo from Cottonlands in KZN was kidnapped on Monday, 7 February 2022.

Balram said a vendor working in the Verulam Bus Rank confirmed that five (5) armed men were seen forcing Ngcobo into a silver/grey Toyota Etios at gunpoint. The vendor recorded the registration plates.

He added that Reaction Officers initially believed that the vehicle belonged to Law Enforcement, however after ownership was traced, it was found to be privately owned

“He is an ex-pupil of Mount View Secondary School. Ngcobo had tattoos on both his arms with the words “Mthobisi” and “Buhle” on each hand & stars and feet inked alongside. At the time of his disappearance, he was attired in a pair of black jeans, green jacket & a grey/black size seven (7) Diesel takkies.