Cops nab KZN's most wanted suspected taxi hitman

Cops nab KZN's most wanted suspected taxi hitman

A suspected taxi hitman is behind bars awaiting his first day in court. 

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The 32-year-old, who was nabbed in Berea on Wednesday, was wanted for a string of crimes in various parts of the province. 


KZN police spokesperson, Thembeka Mbele says he's connected to the murders of Sibusiso Shozi and Sibonelo Mazibuko who were shot while driving in Mobeni last year. 


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"The suspect who has been on the run from police was wanted for theft of motor vehicles, murder and robbery committed at Umhlali, Montclair, Umsunduzi, Mpumalanga, Inchanga and Durban Central."


"He is set to appear in court soon and is suspected to be linked to many taxi-related incidents in the province."


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