R20k reward offered to locate Sekhukhune notorious criminal

Police in Limpopo are offering an R20 000 reward for information that will lead to the arrest of Sekhukhune’s most wanted criminal Lovemore Musoyi from Zimbabwe.

Musoyi is wanted in connection with more than 10 criminal cases. This includes murder, attempted murder, armed robberies, house robberies, business robberies, kidnapping, assaults, stock theft, and possession of an unlicensed firearm.

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These crimes occurred in Elandskraal, Motetema, Dennilton and Rakgoadi policing areas in Sekhukhune District. 
Commissioner of Police Service in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe has ordered detectives in the Sekhukhune District to mobilise all available resources to arrest the 35-year-old.

One of the recent incidents involving Musoyi occurred on 20 June 2024 at approximately 19:45. Together with his accomplices they carried out a brazen business robbery at a tuck shop in Mafisheng village. During the robbery, Musoyi viciously attacked a male victim, whom he accused of betrayal and proceeded to assault him with an axe. The criminals then looted the shop, stealing both money and soft drinks before fleeing the scene.

MOST WANTED CRIMINAL IN SEKHUKHUNE DISTRICT LOVEMORE MUSOYI ON THE RUN

In a separate incident on 01 January 2023, Musoyi managed to escape from a police vehicle at Moutse Mall in Dennilton while en route to Witbank Correctional Services. This escape occurred alongside two other suspects, who were subsequently re-arrested.

Furthermore, on 02 February 2024, Musoyi engaged in a violent altercation at his ex-girlfriend’s residence. Resulting in him shooting his ex-girlfriend’s brother in the mouth before he fled the scene with a television set. 

“We urge the public to work with us and come forward with any information that can help to apprehend this hard-core criminal who continues to terrorize our communities,” said Lieutenant General Hadebe.

Anyone with information about the wanted suspect Lovemore Musoyi should contact Lieutenant Colonel Boshomane on 079 894 5501. Warrant Officer Phaladi Makola on 082 749 2233. Crime stop number 08600 10111 or nearest police station or use MySAPSApp.