The killers of rapper Kiernan Jarryd Forbes (AKA) and his friend Tebello ‘Tibz’ Motsoane are still at large, KwaZulu Natal (KZN) police confirmed on Saturday night.
Speaking to the publication shortly before 8 pm, KZN police spokesperson Robert Netshiunda said there are no new developments around the case.
AKA’s murder investigation
Pressed further on whether police are confident of finding the suspects, Netshiunda replied: “Investigations are ongoing, that’s what we can say for now.”
The deceased were fatally shot and killed at close range in Florida Road, Durban on the evening of 10 February 2023.
Earlier police statement
In an earlier statement, the police said they were investigating two counts of murder.
“Information at police’s disposal at this stage indicates that the men were walking towards their vehicle from a restaurant when they were allegedly approached by two armed suspects who walked to them from across the street and shot the victims at close range.
“The suspects are reported to have fled from the scene on foot,” the statement read.
SA mourns AKA
The gruesome incident attracted a lot of reactions from fans, bereaved families as well as Government.
Speaking on the sidelines of the African National Congress (ANC) Gauteng Provincial Executive Committee (PEC) Lekgotla, party chairperson Panyaza Lesufi said the killings were an affirmation that those who have illegal guns can determine who lives and who dies.
“Those who have illegal guns can play God and choose who must leave this world,” Lesufi said during a TV news interview.
WATCH: Premier Panyaza on AKA’s passing
[WATCH] Gauteng ANC chairperson and Premier Panyaza Lesufi says they are saddened by AKA’s passing and says the rate at which people are killed in the country needs serious intervention. #Newzroom405 pic.twitter.com/kLsG4iXTx8
— Newzroom Afrika (@Newzroom405) February 11, 2023
Police are pleading with anyone who may have information which can assist in the investigation and lead to the apprehension of the suspects.
Contact the nearest police station or Crime Stop on 08600 10111. Alternatively, tip-offs can be relayed via the MySAPS App.
Meanwhile, in what appears to be a leaked CCTV video, a man can be seen running towards AKA before pulling the trigger.
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The deaths of rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes, and friend and celebrity chef Tebello “Tibz” Mostoane have left the country reeling from the tragic news.
As the matter of AKA’s passing was confirmed, it was since revealed and confirmed that friend and celebrity chef Tebello “Tibz” Molestane was also a casualty during the shooting. A video of the attending officer on the scene shares more light as to what happened during the shooting. It is reported that AKA and Tibz, Learn More