Police investigate double murder and inquest in Bluewaterbay

Media Statement
South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner Eastern Cape

GQEBERHA – SAPS Swartkops detectives are investigating a double murder and an inquest following the discovery of three bodies in Bluewater Bay yesterday afternoon, 09 June 2024.

It is alleged that at about 16:20, neighbours heard several gunshots from a house in Brian Crescent and immediately contacted police. The deceased persons sustained gunshot wounds. They were identified as Mbulelo Nkqayana (46), a municipal employee, his wife, Yolisa Nkqayana (37) and their daughter Kazimla Nkqayana (11).  A 9mm firearm was found lying next to the male.

Motive for the shooting is yet to be established. Two cases of murder and an inquest was opened for investigation.

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Col Priscilla Naidu

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