By OBAKENG MAJE
Two more suspects linked to the kidnapping of Zahraa Mohammed (17) and Bataviya Mohammed (19), have been arrested by the police on Tuesday. This comes after the Mohammed cousins, who were kidnapped in Brits on 6 March 2024, were rescued by a multi-disciplinary team.
The North West police spokesperson, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone said, the suspects include a police Sergeant attached to Letlhabile Detectives. Mkgwabone further said the police also confiscated a vehicle, which was allegedly used during the commission of the crime.
“The number of arrested suspects remains at six. This after two of the initial six suspects arrested on 25 March 2024, were cleared and released after thorough interviews. All the remaining six suspects are due to appear before the Brits Magistrate’s Court on 28 March 2024,” added Mokgwabone.
Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, welcomed the latest developments, especially the arrest of a police officer, which he said will serve as an indication that no one is above the law.
Kwena said no stone will be left unturned to ensure that alleged perpetrators are brought to book.
“Tarnishing of the South African Police Service (SAPS) image by unethical employees will not be tolerated,” he said.
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