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Police seek help to trace murder suspects

Adekunle Owolabi by Adekunle Owolabi
December 30, 2025
in Crime and Courts
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Lined mug shots of suspects wanted by the Royal Eswatini Police Service in connection with organised offences including murder and attempted murder. Photo by REPS.

Lined mug shots of suspects wanted by the Royal Eswatini Police Service in connection with organised offences including murder and attempted murder. Photo by REPS.

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Manzini – The Royal Eswatini Police Service has appealed to the public for assistance in tracing more than 20 individuals wanted in connection with a string of organised crimes, including murder and attempted murder, reported across several parts of the country.

The call was issued this week as detectives intensified investigations into violent incidents linked to organised criminal activity in the Manzini, Hhohho, Lubombo and Shiselweni regions. Police said the suspects are believed to be working in groups and are considered dangerous.

Those sought include Phila Bigman Shongwe from Malindza, Mluleki Lungelo Nhleko Ntimane from Lucolweni and Ndzakasini, Njabulo Hurrah Mica Jazz Simelane from Hlathikhulu and Jerusalem, and Mbongiseni Tjwebe Mgabhi Simelane from Piggs Peak Herefords.

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Lined mug shots of suspects wanted by the Royal Eswatini Police Service in connection with organised offences including murder and attempted murder. Photo by REPS.
Lined mug shots of suspects wanted by the Royal Eswatini Police Service in connection with organised offences including murder and attempted murder. Photo by REPS.

Also on the wanted list are Bigman Msibi from Madlangempisi, Menzi Nhleko, Mbongeni Simelane from the Shiselweni Region, Ntokozo Ntweba Simelane from Buhleni, and Vusi Innocent Mzala Nkambule from Kashoba and Mkhuzweni.

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Police are further searching for Phakamani Gravel Magagula from Dvokolwako, Nhlanhla Mfanfikile Stufuza Magongo from Mafucula Ngomane, Kenneth Ntokozo Putin Vilakati from Ngwenyameni, and Thandukukhanya Quinton Ndzimandze from Mponono.

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Other suspects named include Hloniphanisive Smally Mayibongwe Gama from Maphalaleni, Sifiso Innocent Mahlangu from Ntondozi and Ndinda, Nana Samson Sikhondze from Sithobela and Mndobandoba, Mthunzi Nkosingphile Wandile Scholes Edward Mngometulu Groening from Lawuba Jerusalem, Sonkhe Star Dube from Lobamba, and Archie Thembumenzi Nhlalo Mabuza from Dvudvusini.

Lined mug shots of suspects wanted by the Royal Eswatini Police Service in connection with organised offences including murder and attempted murder. Photo by REPS.
Lined mug shots of suspects wanted by the Royal Eswatini Police Service in connection with organised offences including murder and attempted murder. Photo by REPS.

Senior police officers said the suspects are wanted for serious offences that have resulted in loss of life and injuries, prompting heightened concern for public safety. Communities have been urged to remain alert and to work closely with law enforcement agencies.

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Anyone with information that could assist police in locating or arresting the suspects has been asked to contact Senior Investigator CDC Mr C. Sihlongonyane on 7606 8563, RCBO Manzini Mr T. Hlophe on 7606 8570, or to call the emergency numbers 999, 9999 or 112.

Adekunle Owolabi

Adekunle Owolabi

Adekunle Owolabi is a journalist, political analyst, and digital strategist with experience across Africa and the Middle East. He focuses on international diplomacy, promotes digital inclusion, and advocates for a borderless Africa.

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