The death of Keenan, also known as Forbes, is still a hot topic a year after his death as the suspect who killed him was arrested.
KZN Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has told how the killers planned and carried out the murder of the South African rap star.
It has emerged that the killers did not intend to kill the rapper who was followed from the airport to the Wish restaurant in front of the restaurant in Durban.
“The first deceased (AKA) was traveling with an entourage consisting of a DJ, bodyguard, manager and photographer. They were picked up at the airport and taken to the Hilton Hotel in Umhlanga. “From the airport, the entourage followed a gray BMW to the hotel, and a gray polo shirt was also seen passing close to the hotel, which was later identified as the 'spotter' vehicle,” Mkhwanazi said. Ta.
“Around 10:10 p.m., Alias Tibbs and the rest of his entourage are seen coming out of the restaurant. The first deceased and the second deceased are seen talking and hugging each other. Red Cap. The first suspect wearing a hood is seen crossing Florida Road and approaching the AKA from behind. At the same time, a second suspect is seen approaching and positioning himself between the two vehicles. . The first suspect then approached AKA and shot him in the head. The second suspect also fired while maintaining his position, and Tibbs was shot and killed. Mr. Forbes collapsed and the second deceased person was found in the aisle. He ran away, but collapsed there as well.”
“We have a coordinator who is in charge of everything, but he is currently in custody. There are two shooters that you have seen on social media. We also have two observers. One of them People were observing Mr. Forbes and his friends inside the restaurant. There were also firearms and the getaway vehicle.'' He said the first arrest was in April last year, when a rental car used in the crime was used. The owner of the machine has been arrested. The first arrest of a vehicle supplier was made on April 22, 2023, a witness was arrested on October 24, 2023, and a third suspect was arrested on December 14, 2023.