Umhlali police in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) arrested six suspects who evaded arrest after shooting at the police on 28 March 2026.
The suspects, who were wanted for serious crimes such as murder, house and business robberies, were traced and cornered at Shayamoya area within the Umhlali policing precinct.
According to Lieutenant Colonel Paul Magwaza the suspects, who were targeting victims in Shayamoya, Nkobongo, Riet Valley and Itete areas, were profiled by police after they were linked to numerous crimes within the Umhlali area.
“During the 28 March 2026 shootout incident, three suspects were arrested. One of the six suspects was wanted for the murder of a 52-year-old farmer who was robbed and killed at his home in Riet Valley. The victim’s uncle was brutally stabbed during the incident.
“The suspects, who are aged between 20 and 25 years old, have appeared in the KwaDukuza Magistrate’s Court. Three suspects were remanded in custody while the other three suspects were released on bail. Police will continue to investigate to ascertain if the suspects are linked to other cases within the ILembe District Policing Precinct,” he said.