Police are trying to trace Songezo "Mashiya" Vuma.Image: Supplied

Police seek help to trace man possibly linked to Lusikisiki mass murders

by · TimesLIVE

Police are seeking help from the public to trace a wanted suspect possibly linked to the Lusikisiki mass murders.

Police spokesperson Lt-Col Siphokazi Mawisa said a thorough preliminary investigation by the provincial serious violent crimes investigation teams has reason to believe Songezo "Mashiya" Vuma would be able to assist them in solving the Lusikisiki mass murders.

A mass shooting in an Eastern Cape village in September left 18 people dead and three critically injured.

The victims, believed to be relatives and neighbours, were gunned down in a homestead in Nyathi village, Ngobozana, Lusikisiki.

They were preparing for a traditional ritual, umembulo or ukukhululwa kwezila, to mark the end of mourning of a mother and daughter murdered a year ago.

The group had gathered to pack goods and presents for the event when the shooting occurred.

Anyone with information on Vuma's whereabouts has been requested to contact a team leader on 082 301 7662 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111.

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