Kidnapping rumours a hoax, say SAPS
There is no truth in the rumours that children have been kidnapped from Umlazi or surrounding townships.
REPORTS circulating that children have allegedly been kidnapped from Umlazi and surrounding townships are not true.
That’s the message from SAPS media spokesman, Captain Thulani Zwane. “It has come to the attention of the police that rumours are circulating that children have been allegedly kidnapped around Umlazi and surrounding townships. We want to confirm to the community that there are no such incidents that have occurred and the community should stop spreading these rumours verbally or electronically,” he said.
Zwane said Umlazi police had been responding to the hoax calls on a regular basis since last week. “We want to urge those that are causing panic in our communities to stop as their behaviour is placing a strain on police resources. We urge the community to remain calm. The safety of children should be a priority all year round and we want parents to ensure their children are supervised by a responsible adult at all times,” he said.
