A 33-year-old suspect was arrested in connection with the murder of six people. Photo: SAPS
KwaZulu-Natal man arrested for murder of six people
The police allege two suspects entered a home in U Section, Umlazi and opened fire on the victims who were asleep.
A 33-year-old suspect was arrested in connection with the murder of six people. Photo: SAPS
A 33-year-old man accused of six counts of murder and one attempted murder appeared before the Umlazi Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, 8 June, following his arrest earlier this week.
KWAZULU-NATAL MAN ARRESTED FOR MASS MURDER
South African Police Service (SAPS) spokesperson Constable Thenjiswa Ngcobo said Xolani Mavela was arrested on 6 June 2022.
The Organised Crime and Special Investigations Unit and members of the Tracking Task Team in KwaZulu-Natal traced him to his business premises in U Section, Umlazi.
The police allege that Mavela and another suspect entered a home in Zamani informal settlement, Umlazi while the victims – aged between 24 and 35 – were asleep and opened fire on them.
“A case docket, which included six counts of murder and one attempted murder, was opened at the Umlazi police station for investigation,” said Ngcobo.
Mavela was remanded in custody by the local Magistrate’s Court until 15 June. He is expected to make a formal bail application at his next court appearance.
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