Cape Town – Police in Eastern Cape rescued two men allegedly kidnapped from their homes on Saturday, 06 July 2024 at around 03:00.
Police spokesperson Captain Marius McCarthy said that members attached to Bathurst SAPS were on visibility patrols when they heard someone screaming for help from a passing vehicle
The officers immediately stopped the vehicle on Kings Road near the river in Bathurst.
“When the police approached the vehicle two men fled the scene and a chase ensued and Police managed to arrest two suspects aged 32 and 40 years. Upon searching police recovered a firearm and the vehicle used in the commission of crime was confiscated,” McCarthy said.
#sapsEC Police vigilance led to the rescue of two men that were allegedly kidnapped on 06/07 when members attached to Bathurst SAPS heard someone screaming for help from a passing vehicle. Two men were arrested and a firearm was confiscated. NPhttps://t.co/x54xkEVqTD pic.twitter.com/wdQpaqZoWW
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According to preliminary information, the two victims were asleep in their respective homes when four suspects allegedly kicked their doors open and forcefully removed them. Accusing the victims of housebreaking, the suspects pushed them into a Suzuki sedan and drove off towards Southwell Road, where they were intercepted by police.
It is further alleged that one of the suspects fired four shots near the victims, though no one was injured.
The arrested suspects are due to appear in court on Monday.
Sarah Baartman District Commissioner Major General Zolani Xawuka commended the officers for their swift action. “We are stamping the authority under ‘Operation Sikhona’ (we are here) to ensure your safety,” Xawuka assured the public.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
