Hitman’s uncle sought over Ruby businessman’s murder

The uncle of alleged hitman Linden ‘Bullet’ Lewis who is accused of murdering Ruby businessman Habiboodean in 2008 is being sought by the police even as five persons including the suspected killer remain in custody.

The uncle reportedly hired his nephew Lewis to carry out the murder. Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum told Stabroek News yesterday that investigators are hoping to wrap up investigations into the matter soon so that the case file can be dispatched to the police’s legal advisor and the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for advice. Blanhum also revealed that the suspects have been cooperating with the police.

Up to last evening, Lewis’ uncle was not located. Lewis, 28, of Tuschen, East Bank Essequibo (EBE) was one of five persons arrested for questioning in relation to the recent murders of Good Hope rice farmers, Mohamed and Jamilla Munir.

While the other suspects were released, Lewis remains in custody and was grilled by investigators in relation to the murder of Habiboodean.