Gruesome murder: Man kidnapped, locked in car that was then set alight

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Gruesome murder: Man kidnapped, locked in car that was then set alight
Gruesome murder: Man kidnapped, locked in car that was then set alight

The police in Mpumalanga have launched a manhunt for suspects after a man was brutally killed. Police are requesting the public to assist with tangible information about a gruesome act that occurred at Mashonamini Trust near Bushbuckridge.

According to information, on 6 January 2020, Mr John Sibuyi, aged 52, was allegedly kidnapped in his vehicle which was later found burned in the bushes with Sibuyi lying not far from it, having sustained serious burn wounds.

Further reports suggest that Sibuyi managed to inform the person who discovered him that his vehicle was set alight while he was locked inside and after the suspect(s) left, he managed to break a window and crawled for his safety.

Police and paramedics were summoned to the scene and Sibuyi was taken to a local hospital but due to the seriousness of his injuries, he was transferred to Gauteng however on 9 January 2020, Sibuyi passed away.

The police are appealing to anyone who may have any information about the whereabouts of the suspects to please contact Detective Constable Sibusiso Sibuyi on 082 065 16590 or 08600 10111.

Tip-offs can also be provided via the MySAPS App. All callers may remain anonymous and all information will be treated with strictest confidence.

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