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A 22-year-old suspect will appear in the Verulam Magistrates’ Court tomorrow, 28 May 2021 following his arrest in an intelligence-driven operation was conducted on 26 May 2021 by the Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation team to solve the murder of a police officer.
It is alleged that on 11 April 2021, Sergeant Sibiya was with a companion when there was an altercation with other three males in Verulam. Sibiya was stabbed and rushed to the hospital where he was declared dead on arrival. His death prompted the Hawks’ investigation which led to the suspect’s apprehension during the operation in the Durban CBD.
The suspect has been on the run since the incident which had prompted him to go into hiding. He will be profiled to ascertain if he can be linked to other serious crimes
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Manhunt continues for more suspects in Cornubia cop killing Updated
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There s a manhunt for a third suspect allegedly involved in the murder of a Durban police officer.
Gaopalelwe Phalaetsile
Sergeant Nduduzo Sibiya was shot and killed in Cornubia over the weekend.
Authorities say he was attacked after coming to the aid of a woman who was being assaulted.
Two suspects were taken into custody yesterday.
Hawks KZN spokesperson, Simphiwe Mhlongo says police recovered Sergeant Sibiya s service firearm in Mayville last night, which he was robbed of during the incident.
He says they found the weapon in a shack they believe the third suspect had been hiding in.