Police in the Eastern Cape are hunting for four suspects, possibly linked to the Lusikisiki mass murders.
National police spokesperson, Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, said according to preliminary investigations, police have reason to believe that the following four suspects would be able to assist the police in solving the Lusikisiki mass murder case.
She added that police investigations are at an advanced stage and tracing operations are under way for these four wanted suspects.
The men are: Songezo 'Mashiya' Vuma, Lwando Anthony Abi also known as 'Shakes', Aphiwe 'AP' Ndende and Bonga 'Rico' Hintsa
Members of the public are urged to come forward with any information regarding the whereabouts of these suspects.
Meanwhile, Siphosoxolo Myekethe, who has been arrested and charged over the Lusikisiki murders has abandoned his bail application.
Massacre
IOL previously reported that 18 people were shot dead and five others wounded in a mass shooting at two homesteads in the Ngobozana Village on September 28.
Myekethe faces 18 charges of murder and one count of possession of an unlicensed firearm, an AK47 assault rifle. Myekethe has two previous convictions for escaping from lawful custody and murder. The case has been remanded to November 26.
Anyone with information on their whereabouts is encouraged to contact the SAPS organised crime or the SAPS Serious and Violent Crimes Investigation team on 082 302 7762. All information will be treated with confidentiality. Callers may remain anonymous.
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