Defence lawyers are not lining up to represent a Cape Flats hitman accused of executing a gang hit at Wynberg Regional Court.
This was revealed on Wednesday as alleged Junky Funky hitman Abubaker Adams returned to the Wynberg Magistrates Court alongside gang motjie Shireen Matthews.
The duo have been slapped with eight charges amid the murder of another alleged hitman Dingalomoyo Chintso, 49.
The shocking 8 April shooting on the fourth floor of the building which houses the Wynberg Regional Court sent tongues wagging amid false claims that the victim was a State witness.
At the time of the incident, an eyewitness reported that a lone gunman wearing a maroon t-shirt and a black beanie approached Chintso and took a firearm out of his sling bag and fired four shots at his head.
Panic spread as bang mense feared the gunman was still roaming the court corridors as sources revealed that the victim was a person of interest in the murder of slain Junky Funky gang boss Ashley “Essie” Phillips who was shot outside Brackenfell Police Station earlier this year.
The NPA also refuted claims that Chintso was a State witness and instead revealed that he was appearing on murder charges.
The 35-year-old vrou appeared in court several days later where it was revealed that she allegedly orchestrated the revenge hit.
Adams, 24, was busted a week later and brought to court this week.
During proceedings a lawyer from Legal Aid revealed that they would not be defending Adams but a Judicare representative would be appointed.
However, she told the magistrate that by Wednesday morning no lawyers had accepted the mandate to defend him.
Meanwhile Matthews will be represented by a private attorney.
State prosecutor, Advocate Christiaan de Jongh, also revealed that the state has charged the duo with a total of eight counts ranging from murder to charges under the Prevention of Organised Crime Act.
According to the charge sheet, Matthews is charged as the person who instigated the shooting and has been slapped with three charges on her own which include instigating the murder and supplying the firearm and ammunition for the hit in addition to the murder charge.
Adams is charged with murder, the illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition as well as POCA charges. The case has been postponed to 9 May in order for Adams to obtain a lawyer.
