Mbabane – The Royal Eswatini Police Service has launched a murder investigation following the death of a 53 year old man from Mbekelweni, whose body was discovered early on Thursday morning.
According to police, the man, who lived alone, was found lying at the gate of his homestead with his right foot severed. The discovery was made at about 6.50am by a neighbour who was passing through the area at the time.
Preliminary information suggests the man may have been attacked during the night. Police said the deceased appeared to have bled heavily, with no other visible injuries observed on the body at the time of discovery.
The incident occurred in the Matsapha area, prompting officers to secure the scene and begin investigations to establish the circumstances surrounding the killing and to identify those responsible.
Police have appealed to residents of Mbekelweni and nearby communities who may have seen or heard anything related to the incident to come forward with information that could assist the investigation. The Royal Eswatini Police Service has assured members of the public that all information provided will be treated with strict confidentiality.
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