AKA Murder Investigation: Mzansi Reacts to Weapon Being Found by SAPS: “They Always Find the Gun 1st”

• The investigation into Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes murder has thus far made progress, says the South African Police Service
• Speaking at a media briefing, Commissioner Lt Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi gave an update on the murder weapon used to shoot AKA
• He further added that they have also identified getaway cars which the suspects allegedly used on 10 February in Durban and after the murder

The South African Police Service (SAPS) held a media briefing on 6 September, where they gave an update on AKA's murder investigation. The rapper was killed in Durban outside Wish in Florida Road, along with his friend Tebello Tibz Motsoane on 10 February 2023.

Murder weapon that killed AKA found

Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi from the SAPS spoke at a recent media briefing.

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He shared an update on the ongoing murder investigation, revealing that they have found the murder weapon used to shoot Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes.

"We have identified at least one firearm used, and positively identified to have shot and killed Mr Forbes."

Suspects used several getaway vehicles

Mkhwanazi further added that the suspected killers used several getaway vehicles, and some as portals.

In a clip shared by @Newzroom405, he stated that they have identified some individuals of interest, and after they have deliberated with the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), they will be brought in for questioning.

"We have identified a couple of vehicles that were used. Some were used as getaways, and some as portals. Some might have been used by people after, and we suspect to be suspects."

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Mzansi weighs in on the new findings

The calls to find the killers have mounted, and The Megacy will stop at nothing to seek justice for AKA.

Many people have poked holes in the SAPS' report.

@Thandomasanabo asked:

"Wait… so they have identified individuals involved, and they haven’t arrested them? And they are already making public statements? Will those identified individuals not make the means to disappear?"

@Hlubizer said:

"The real question is, when will they find the real killers?"

@JerryVanLamola said:

"They always find the gun first."

AKA up for an international award

In a previous report from Briefly News, AKA gained a posthumous award-nominated at the 10th African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMAs).

The slain rapper is nominated for Best Male in the Southern Africa region and the Album of the Year for Mass Country.

Source: Briefly News