MBABANE – A 28-year-old man from Sinyamantulwa is recovering from injuries after he was allegedly kidnapped, robbed, stabbed and extorted of E80 000 by a gang of five men in a dramatic ordeal that unfolded between Mkhaya and Lubulini last week.
The incident, which is now under police investigation, occurred on June 16, 2026, at around 8:30pm.
According to information released by police, the victim had been travelling from Manzini after purchasing a grey Toyota LDV valued at E150 000. While driving through the Mkhaya area near Siphofaneni, he allegedly noticed that he was being followed by another vehicle.
The suspects reportedly blocked his path and forced him to stop. Upon approaching the vehicle, they allegedly shattered all its windows before attacking him. During the assault, one of the suspects stabbed the victim in the back of his right shoulder with a spear. The gang allegedly stole E10 000 in cash from him during the attack.
Police said the suspects then forcibly dragged the injured man into their vehicle and drove away, leaving his recently purchased vehicle behind.
As they travelled, the suspects allegedly demanded more money from the victim. When he informed them that he had no additional cash with him, they allegedly ordered him to call his sister and instruct her to prepare money for his release.
The ordeal continued until around midnight when the suspects arrived at the victim’s home in Sinyamantulwa. Police said the gang allegedly took a further E70 000 from the victim before finally releasing him.
The total amount allegedly stolen during the incident stands at E80 000.
Police have since opened cases of kidnapping, robbery, attempted murder and extortion. Investigators are pursuing several leads in an effort to identify and arrest those responsible.
In a statement, police urged members of the public who may have information regarding the incident or the whereabouts of the suspects to come forward.
Authorities assured the public that any information provided would be treated with strict confidentiality.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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