Prisoner charged with killing a crime boss

By Samantha Allen

Published: September 20, 2022 | 8:51 AM GMT

A man has been charged with murdering Sydney crime leader Bilal Hamze in the Sydney Central Business District.

Samuel John Rokomaqisa (pictured during an arrest for an unrelated matter last year), 32, was arrested in prison on Tuesday and charged with murder
In June of last year, a man in a black Audi opened fire on Hamze on Bridge Street in the Sydney central business district.

The 34-year-old thug was treated at the scene before being sent to St. Vincent’s Hospital, where he subsequently passed away.

Later, the Audi was discovered ablaze in Northwood, on Sydney’s North Shore.

Bilal Hamze was fatally shot on Bridge Street in Sydney’s central business district last June after leaving a Japanese restaurant with a young woman. taken from above Bilal Hamze was shot dead on Bridge St in Sydney's CBD last June after exiting a Japanese restaurant with a young woman. Scene shot above

Tuesday, investigators from the State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad Strike Force Englorie arrested and charged a 32-year-old man with murder at the Silverwater jail, according to police.

The man was remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear at Downing Centre Local Court on Tuesday afternoon.

Police reported last week that Sydney underworld members had been registering stolen cars in the names of unwitting individuals before using them to commit terrible crimes. Rokomaqisa (pictured during another arrest last year) was remanded in custody on unrelated charges

Last year, North Sydney police investigating the murder of Bilal Hamze and a conspiracy to assassinate his brother Ibrahem Hamze recovered vehicles thought to have been used in both incidents.

They asked the public for assistance in locating a silver Ford Territory with the license plate AQ 58 ES

About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.