A Somalian businessman was allegedly stabbed and killed at Siloam in the Nzhelele area last Wednesday. Mr Muhammed Abdul Adou (37) was allegedly stabbed and killed in front of his shop, while passersby watched.

The police have since arrested two Somalian nationals. The suspects, Muhammed Moqutara (34) and his friend, Abdul Jimcaalle Agoolle (30), were arrested and charged with murder.  Moqutara was arrested immediately after the incident, whereas Agoolle was only arrested last Friday. Both the suspects also own businesses in the area.

Adou was allegedly stabbed several times all over his body. He sustained serious injuries and although he was rushed to the nearby Siloam Hospital, he died on arrival at the hospital. The incident happened at a shopping centre right in front of Siloam Hospital.

The spokesperson for the Siloam police, W/O Edward Tharaga, confirmed the incident. He said that a case of murder was opened. “We were alerted by members of the community, and when we arrived at the scene, Adou was lying in a pool of blood,” he said.

According to Tharaga, the police had taken six Somalians in for questioning and four were released as they were not linked to the case. “Only two suspects remained and they were charged with murder,” he said.

Moqutara briefly appeared before the Dzanani Magistrate's Court last Thursday, whereas Agoolle, who was still at large at the time of the court proceedings, appeared in court on Monday. The case was postponed to 23 February.

According to Tharaga, there is still one suspect that must be questioned. He said that the police investigation was continuing.

Theraga urged members of the community to furnish the police with more information regarding this incident. They can contact Det W/O Samuel Mulele at 082 315 0943.