In a dramatic late-night confrontation, police have shot and killed Mozambique’s most wanted kidnapping suspect, a man known by the alias “Dollar Man,” during an operation in Kempton Park. The incident occurred after the suspect rammed his vehicle into a police car and opened fire on officers.
The operation was conducted by an anti-kidnapping task team investigating a series of abduction cases, including the July kidnapping of an Indian businessman. According to national police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe, the victim of that July 23rd abduction remains missing and in captivity.
“Police managed to trace the suspect to Kempton Park,” stated Mathe. “He then rammed his car into a police vehicle when he was cornered and a shootout ensued.”
Mathe confirmed that the suspect was shot and killed during the exchange of gunfire. She noted that no police officers were injured in the confrontation, a fact she described as “quite fortunate” ahead of national ceremonies honoring officers killed in the line of duty.
“The members used the tools that we gave them to fight back and this is as a result of that,” Mathe said.
The slain kingpin was found to be in possession of multiple forms of identification. “This particular suspect, Dollar, is in possession of a South African ID as well as a Mozambican ID,” revealed Mathe.
While the death of the high-profile suspect represents a significant breakthrough for law enforcement, the search continues for the Indian businessman abducted in July. Authorities have stated that teams are actively working on the ground to locate the victim but are withholding further details to protect the integrity of the ongoing investigation.
The case highlights the transnational nature of some criminal syndicates operating in the region, with the suspect holding identities from two different nations.