Police launch manhunt after two elderly women are shot dead

Eastern Cape police have launched a manhunt for suspects involved in the murder of two elderly women in Mqanduli at the weekend.

6,853 confiscated firearms were involved in murder cases in the past five years. Stock photo.
6,853 confiscated firearms were involved in murder cases in the past five years. Stock photo. (123RF)

Eastern Cape police have launched a manhunt for suspects involved in the murder of two elderly women in Mqanduli on Saturday. 

Police spokesperson Capt Namhla Mdleleni said it is alleged police were summoned to a scene where they found the bodies of two women aged 57 and 88.

“They sustained bullet wounds. The motive for the killings is under investigation,” said Mdleleni.

Police are appealing to community members for assistance to trace and arrest the perpetrators by contacting station commander Col Bekekile Waka on 082 499 2528.

“Two cases of murder have been opened. All information will be treated with confidentiality and callers may remain anonymous,” said Mdleleni.

TimesLIVE

Support independent journalism by subscribing to the Sunday Times. Just R20 for the first month. 


Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.

Comment icon