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string of armed robberies committed around Goje and Mantenga, in Ezulwini.

Vilakati told this publication yesterday that Manana was still at large and police were looking for her. She urged the public to assist in locating her.

In a live video posted on Tuesday on the REPS official Facebook page, Vilakati lauded the public for assistance in locating suspects.

She mentioned that through the public’s assistance, police had been able to make a number of arrests, which included the arrest of two suspects, who were allegedly involved in a string of armed robberies.

Suspects

She mentioned that the two suspects were arrested on Monday while in Matsapha. She highlighted that the duo was allegedly involved in a string of armed robberies committed in the Hhohho Region.

Vilakati said the duo would often attack homesteads and robbed members of the public of their properties, which included cash, dagga, amongst other things.

The police spokesperson noted that the suspects were further linked to a series of crimes around Pigg’s Peak, which included the robbery at the residence of Acting Pigg’s Peak Mayor, Counsellor Absalom Ndlovu.

This is where they allegedly stole nine of his guns, comprising pistols and pump action rifles.

On Wednesday, the duo appeared in court facing multiple charges related to robbery and theft of items valued at about E1.4 million.

Boy Boy Mayibongwe Mlotsa (28) of Nginamadvolo and Siyabonga ‘Ganja’ Mpanza (30) of Nsangwini were charged with 14 counts, which include armed robbery, theft and illegal possession of a firearm.