BONUS - RUSTENBURG - A crime intelligence driven operation by Mogwase Detectives and the Provincial Anti-Gang Unit led to the arrest of a 42-year-old man at Acornhoek in Mpumalanga on Saturday, 27 January 2024, for kidnapping. The suspect allegedly kidnapped a 55-year-old Pauline Nkanyane at Manamakgoteng village outside Mogwase in the early hours of Sunday morning, 21 January 2024. The victim was at the time of the incident on her way to work at Swartklip Mine. Investigations revealed that the suspect allegedly drove to Acornhoek with the victim whose vehicle was found in Manamakgoteng.
As a result, a missing person enquiry was registered, but changed to kidnapping after the suspect demanded a ransom. Upon realising that the ransom plan was failing, the suspect allegedly killed the victim whose body was found by a passer-by along the R36 road in Moraba village between JJ Strydom tunnel and Ohrigstad in Limpopo Province on Thursday, 25 January 2024.
During the arrest, the team found the suspect in possession of a 9 mm pistol with a filed off serial number. The suspect is expected to appear in the Mogwase Magistrates' Court today, for kidnapping. The police cannot rule out the possibility of effecting more arrests.
The Provincial Commissioner of North West, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena applauded the entire team for their dedication. He further conveyed a heartfelt condolences to the family and relatives and assured them that police will continue to work hard to ensure that justice is served.
