Lusikisiki massacre accused says he was forced to shoot the victims
Accused number two in the Lusikisiki massacre trial has been cross-examined.
In the Lusikisiki massacre trial, accused number two Aphiwe Ndende has testified that he was compelled to shoot some of the victims. This occurred during cross-examination by Velile Mgcotyelwa, the defense attorney for accused number five, Songezo Vuma, in the Mthatha High Court in Lusikisiki. Ndende stands accused along with five others of 19 counts of murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and illegal possession of firearms and ammunition.
During the questioning, Ndende revealed his fear of Vuma, who had reportedly divulged information about the people he had allegedly killed for not following his orders. Ndende also expressed remorse for his participation in the crime that resulted in multiple deaths. When asked about the number of people he shot during the Ngobozana massacre, Ndende stated that he fired at four individuals.
The prosecution concluded its case in this matter last month, and Mgcotyelwa's cross-examination is set to continue on Thursday.
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