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Police identify retiree found dead

Mosese Raqio Multimedia Journalist [email protected]

September 6, 2025 11:00 am

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Police have identified the man found lying motionless along Vula Road in Makoi on Thursday afternoon as a 64-year-old retiree from the area.

A relative has assisted with the identification.

Police confirm the man had a medical history, but a post-mortem will be carried out to determine the cause of death. Investigations are continuing.

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