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BREAKING NEWS: Wanted Solanis boss Celucolo Chester Nxumalo hands himself over to the police, senior cops divided on whether he must be locked-up or be released and then personally appear in court tomorrow.

Tuesday, 20th January, 2026

MBABANE: Solanis Director Celucolo ‘Chester’ Nxumalo who was listed as a wanted person on Monday has handed himself over to the police, sources within the Mbabane Police Station told this Swaziland News.

“But there’s serious division within the Executive Command, the Head of Lukhozi wants him behind bars while other senior cops within the Regional and Headquarters are suggesting that, he must be allowed to spend a night at home and then appear in court tomorrow,” said the source.

Senior Superintendent Phindile Vilakati, the Police Spokesperson, declined to comment about the matter.

Nxumalo is accused of kidnapping, he was listed as a wanted person on Monday.

BREAKING NEWS: Wanted Solanis boss Celucolo Chester Nxumalo hands himself over to the police, senior cops divided on whether he must be locked-up or be released and then personally appear in court tomorrow.
Solanis boss (right) Celucolo Chester Nxumalo with King Mswati (left) and an unidentified woman (pic: supplied).