AKA's Murder: Seventh Suspect in the Murder of AKA and Tibz Has Been Arrested by Police
- Reports have emerged that the KwaZulu-Natal police have arrested a seventh suspect in Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes murder
- The police recently stated that AKA was the target in the hit and his friend Tebello' Tibz" Motsoane was a coincidence
- Netizens are applauding law enforcement's swift response as they get closer to solving the murder case
The seventh suspect in the murder of rap icon Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes and his friend Tebello 'Tibz' Motsoane has reportedly been arrested.
The 7th suspected killer has been arrested.
eNCA journalist Dasen Thathiah has reported that the KwaZulu-Natal police arrested a seventh suspect in the murder case of Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes. The suspect was believed to have escaped, and the police were searching for him all week.
Taking to X, Dasen stated:
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"BREAKING NEWS | KZN police have located and arrested the seventh suspect in the AKA and Tibz murder case. Trusted sources have told me this was the person police were searching for this week. He had escaped before arrest."
The South African Police Services (SAPS) recently stated during a press conference that AKA was the target in the hit and his friend Tebello Tibz Motsoane was a coincidence.
See his post here.
Mzansi weighs in on the recent arrest
Commenting under a post by Legit.ng, netizens applauded the law enforcement's swift response as they get closer to solving the murder case.
Others expressed heartache as the rapper might finally get justice.
@J4journals:
"I'm smelling an 8th suspect."
@NtateWilliams:
"Good job."
@Llekamania_:
"Brilliant. Homie thought he could get away."
@TmPhuthu:
"Bheki Cele must give Commissioner Mkhwanazi a break. It's his time to shine. Well done to all involved."
AKA shot dead
Legit.ng recalls reporting that South African rapper AKA died following a shooting incident on Florida Road in Durban last year.
Police in Durban confirmed that the rapper was gunned down with his bodyguard outside a popular restaurant.
In another report, fans penned tributes on the rapper's first death anniversary.
People shared memories, music, and heartfelt messages in honour of the rapper's unforgettable life.
A fan wrote:
"This day last year we lost a superstar SUPERMEGA "
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Source: Briefly.co.za
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