Busisiwe “Bucie” Qwiliso's ex-husband's home bombed by police, while his 6-month-old baby was sleeping inside

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In a shocking revelation, lawyers representing Lucky Nkomo, the estranged husband of renowned house music artist Busisiwe “Bucie” Qwiliso, have detailed how South African Police Service (SAPS) officers allegedly bombed and vandalised his home, endangering the lives of his fiancée, Tshepiso Mabaso, and their six-month-old baby. The incident, which occurred on May 21 last year, is now the subject of a legal battle as Nkomo prepares to sue the police for damages.

According to a notice of intention to institute legal proceedings filed by Nkomo’s legal team, BDK Attorneys, the harrowing events unfolded at approximately 6pm at Nkomo’s residence. Nkomo had returned home after watching a Manchester United football match with his friend, Christopher Johns. Earlier that day, he had received a barrage of threatening WhatsApp messages from unknown individuals demanding that he withdraw a corruption case he had opened against members of the Crime Intelligence Unit.

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A Night of Terror

The lawyers described how Nkomo and his fiancée noticed unusual activity outside their apartment. “Given the layout of our client’s apartment, the passage outside our client’s apartment can be viewed from the living room through a window above the kitchen sink. Our client and his fiancée noticed multiple individuals passing by, which was unusual due to the fact that there were no sounds of keys or doors unlocking, as is usually the case when the neighbours pass,” the letter reads.

As Nkomo approached the front door to lock it, he peered through the peephole and saw two unidentified men dressed in all-black clothing. Suddenly, gunshots rang out. “Our client immediately instructed his fiancée to seek safety with his son in the bedroom,” the lawyers stated.

Fearing for his life, Nkomo fled to the balcony and jumped from the third floor, injuring his shoulder in the process. He rolled underneath a car for safety as he heard the assailants coming down the stairs. “It became clear to our client that the sender of the threatening WhatsApp messages and calls was in fact there to harm our client as he did not comply with their demands,” the letter reads.

A Desperate Call for Help

Nkomo, still hiding under the car, attempted to call Warrant Officer Ramabila for assistance, suspecting a connection between the incident and a previous kidnapping and extortion case he had opened against Crime Intelligence officers. However, his phone battery died before he could get help.

“Our client decided to crawl out from under the motor vehicle to seek assistance. As our client was approaching the gate of the estate, our client spotted a man and called out for help. Unbeknown to our client, the unidentified male that he had approached was part of the unidentified men who were seeking access to his home and pointed his firearm at our client. The male informed our client that he was surprised that our client was not dead,” the lawyers revealed.

Nkomo was handcuffed and taken to Douglasdale Police Station, where he was charged with possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition. He was unlawfully detained at Johannesburg Prison for six days.

A Home Destroyed

The lawyers detailed the extent of the damage caused to Nkomo’s home. “Our client’s residence was completely destroyed and vandalised by the members of the South African Police Service. This vandalism, bombing, and gunshots occurred to the point whereby no person can reside in said property due to the damage caused,” the letter states.

The legal team also questioned the validity of the charges against Nkomo, describing them as baseless and politically motivated. “The choice to prosecute our client was made in the face of a total lack of evidence and formulated according to a questionable charge,” they wrote.

A Pattern of Harassment

This is not the first time Nkomo has faced harassment from law enforcement. In January 2024, he was kidnapped and extorted by members of the Crime Intelligence Unit, an incident that led him to open a corruption case against the officers involved. The threatening messages he received on the day of the bombing were directly linked to this case.

Nkomo’s lawyers argue that the attack on his home was a deliberate attempt to intimidate him into dropping the charges. “Our client has been subjected to a campaign of harassment and violence by individuals within the SAPS who are determined to silence him,” the letter reads.

No Response from Police

At the time of writing, the SAPS had not responded to written questions regarding the allegations. The lack of accountability has further fuelled concerns about the conduct of law enforcement officers and the safety of whistleblowers in South Africa.

A Fight for Justice

Despite the trauma and destruction, Nkomo remains determined to seek justice. His legal team is preparing to file a lawsuit against the SAPS, seeking compensation for the damage to his property and the emotional distress caused to his family.

The case has drawn attention to the broader issue of police misconduct and the dangers faced by those who dare to challenge corruption within the system. The bombing of Lucky Nkomo’s home and the subsequent arrest on questionable charges have exposed a disturbing pattern of harassment and intimidation by members of the SAPS.


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