Potchefstroom – A police Sergeant has been arrested in connection with the kidnapping of two cousins Cousins, 17-year-old Zahraa Mohammed, and 19-year-old Bataviya Mohammed, who were rescued on Monday.
The sergeant attached to Letlhabile Detectives and another suspect were arrested on Tuesday.
The pair join several other suspects arrested earlier by the multi-disciplinary law enforcement team tasked with investigating the kidnapping.
The cousins kidnapped in the North West on 6 March 2024, were rescued on Monday by a police multi-disciplinary team.
“The team also confiscated a vehicle, which was allegedly used during the commission of the crime,” said North West police spokesperson Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone.
“The number of arrested suspects remains at six.
“This after two of the initial six suspects arrested on Monday, 25 March 2024, were cleared and released after thorough interviews.”
All the suspects are due to appear before the Brits Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, (28 March 2024).
The Provincial Commissioner of North West, 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.
Lieutenant General Kwena said no stone will be left unturned to ensure that alleged perpetrators are brought to book.
Tarnishing the South African Police Service’s image by unethical employees will not be tolerated, warned Lieutenant General Kwena.
