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Police hunt suspect in Manzini bank robbery

Adekunle Owolabi by Adekunle Owolabi
February 10, 2026
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Bongani Mzwandile Shongwe, 39, of Dvokolwako, who is wanted by the Royal Eswatini Police Service in connection with an armed robbery case at Eswatini Bank in Manzini City. Photo: REPS

Bongani Mzwandile Shongwe, 39, of Dvokolwako, who is wanted by the Royal Eswatini Police Service in connection with an armed robbery case at Eswatini Bank in Manzini City. Photo: REPS

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Manzini – The Royal Eswatini Police Service is appealing to the public to assist in tracing Bongani Mzwandile Shongwe, aged 39, of Dvokolwako, who is wanted in connection with an armed robbery committed at Eswatini Bank in Manzini City.

Police said Shongwe is being sought for a case of armed robberies following the incident at the Manzini branch of the bank. He is a Liswati national from Dvokolwako.

The suspect is officially listed as WANTED BY THE ROYAL ESWATINI POLICE SERVICE and WANTED FOR A CASE OF ARMED ROBBERIES. His details are recorded as NAME(S): BONGANI MZWANDILE ARCAN SHONGWE, AGE: 39, NATIONALITY: LISWATI, AREA OF ORIGIN: DVOKOLWAKO.

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The police have urged anyone with information that may lead to his arrest to come forward and assist law enforcement officers handling the case.

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Members of the public with information concerning this person are requested to contact R.C.B.O. Manzini Mr D. Makhanya on 7606 4483, Incharge Lukhozi Insp. Vilane on 7611 5941, or the Manzini Desk Officer Insp. Madlopha on 7603 2658. Alternatively, they may dial 999, 9999, 112 or 7999 1000 for emergencies.

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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