BY DELISA THWALA
MBABANE– The Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) Themba Masuku has urged the nation and fellow members of the public to report to the police any information that may help unearth Human Rights Lawyer Thulani Maseko’s assassination.
Masuku said everyone in this case was a police, providing information that may help them to the truth.
“The Royal Eswatini Police Service is treating this matter with the utmost seriousness and has launched an investigation. As this case is already under active investigation, we wish to caution those who are spreading false allegations and misinformation to desist from doing so,” he said.
In addition, the DPM said this form of action had the potential of jeopardising the investigation. Police investigators need time and undivided focus when doing their job with the help of the community and general public for a swift, transparent and comprehensive outcome.
“On the day in question, after the police got the report of the shooting, they reacted and responded promptly to attend the scene. It is discouraging to note that notwithstanding their professionalism in doing so, they are now labeled as the killers.
“Particularly troubling is that some of the attending officers had their pictures splashed all over the internet as if they were the ones who perpetrated the crime. This is misleading, dangerous, and must be avoided at all costs.” He said.
Masuku further said they were encouraged by the fact that the police have made significant progress in the investigation of the wave of violence as arrests have been made.
He mentioned that they are hopeful that even in this particular case of Thulani Maseko, they will make an arrest and his killers will be brought to justice.
“Government also acknowledges and appreciates the encouragement received from a number of individuals and organisations, both locally and internationally, to speed up investigations on all the killings and, in particular that of Maseko.
“Government notes the need for a national dialogue involving all emaSwati. We reiterate Government’s commitment to holding a peaceful, open, and fair National dialogue. Whilst noting the need to hold a national dialogue as soon as possible, however, with the continued spate of violent killings and arson attacks against innocent people,” he said.
