Police Arrest 6 Suspects In The Murders Of AKA And Tibz
In a significant breakthrough, the KZN police have announced the arrest of six suspects in the murders of popular South African hip hop star AKA, whose real name is Kiernan Forbes, and his friend Tibz.
The tragic incident occurred over a year ago at a well-known club in Durban. The arrests, which took place as early as last October, were made in connection with parallel murder cases.
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During a media briefing on Tuesday evening, Police Minister Bheki Cele shared this crucial information with the public. The diligent investigations conducted by the police have resulted in the apprehension of six individuals involved in the crime. Among the arrested are the shooters, spotters, and the coordinator of the hit.
It is worth noting that four out of the six suspects currently in custody are also being investigated for other parallel cases by the South African Police Service (SAPS). Additionally, two more individuals suspected to be involved in the murders are currently located in Swaziland.
The victims, Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and Tibello ‘Tibs’ Motsoane, were tragically shot dead outside Wish on Florida in Durban in February of last year. The details surrounding the motive for the crime are still under investigation.
As this is a developing story, further updates are expected as the investigation progresses. The arrests of these suspects bring hope for justice to the families and fans of AKA and Tibz, as they seek closure and answers surrounding this tragic loss.
[JUST IN] The @SAPoliceService this hour announces a breakthrough in the murder of South African musician #AKA and friend Tebello. Police investigations have led to the have arrest of SIX people including the shooters, spotters, and the coordinator of the hit. pic.twitter.com/3rcHfqLY73
— Lirandzu Themba (@LirandzuThemba) February 27, 2024
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