By Bongiwe Dlamini

MBABANE:Endlinilembi Indvuna Bhutana Gwebu might face attempted murder criminal charges after attempting to kill Ciniso Madwaleni Dlamini with an axe in a dramatic land dispute that manifested into a violent confrontation this week.

Chief Prince Hayindi of Endlinilembi has been involved in a land dispute with residents of the area who donated cows to purchase a farm from a white farmer, his Indvuna Bhutana Gwebu allegedly attempted to kill the soldier who was among those opposing the Chief’s decision to sell the land.

It has been disclosed that, the residents wanted to share the land among their children but, the Chief allegedly grabbed and sold it despite making an earlier commitment that, he will not exercise authority over the land purchased by the residents.

Senior Superintendent Phindile Vilakati, the Police Spokesperson declined to comment about the matter, it is alleged that police officers have been siding with the Chief who strategically allocated part of the land to senior cops and urged them to assist him fight the rebellious residents.

Chief Prince Hayindi was contacted by editor Zweli Martin Dlamini on Thursday morning, he said he was not aware of the latest developments.

“I am at home and not aware of the latest developments,” said the Chief.

It has been disclosed that, the critically injured soldier might be transferred to the Mbabane Government Hospital.