On Friday morning, a tragic discovery was made in Inanda township, when the lifeless bodies of five young men were found near a school on a sports field. The victims, aged between 19 and 26, had suffered severe injuries, and their bodies showed signs of brutal violence. The gruesome scene shocked local residents, who were left grappling with the horror of what had occurred.
According to police spokesperson Robert Nethsuinda, the five men had been kidnapped from their homes in Bambayi, a nearby area, around midnight. The victims were held captive for several hours before their bodies were discovered just after 6:30 a.m. in the morning. Initial reports indicate that the men were subjected to extensive violence, with one victim having had an arm severed.
The brutality of the crime has left both the community and authorities stunned. Nethsuinda said that while the exact motive behind the attack is still unclear, the police have begun their investigation, piecing together the details surrounding the kidnappings and the subsequent deaths.
Later that same day, police made significant progress in the investigation by arresting a total of 12 individuals in connection with the murders. Among those arrested is a 70-year-old suspect, highlighting the complexity of the case and the involvement of a range of individuals, some much older than the victims themselves. The police are continuing their inquiries, working to understand the full scope of what led to this tragic loss of life.
While the community reels from the shock, local authorities are committed to ensuring justice is served and that those responsible for this senseless crime are held accountable. The investigation remains ongoing, and the police are urging anyone with further information to come forward.
