Manhunt continues for more suspects in Cornubia cop killing

Manhunt continues for more suspects in Cornubia cop killing

There's a manhunt for a third suspect allegedly involved in the murder of a Durban police officer.

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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.


READ: Cop killed after stopping assault, suspects arrested


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. 


"Members worked tirelessly since the murder of SIbiya and the Hawks is still searching for the third suspect who was allegedly in possession of that firearm according to the information. He is not arrested." 


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