Nelspruit – Three men, Seyikabi Wilson (46), Jingo Wassua (35), Njombozi Katiti (43) and a woman, Lydia Mojemba (34) were remanded in custody by the Secunda Magistrate’s Court on Monday, for kidnapping, murder and attempted murder.

According to information at police disposal, the victim was kidnaped by the three men and the woman, who is her aunt, she was taken to Ogies where they reportedly locked her in a room and administered an illegal abortion. They thereafter wrapped the stillborn baby with a plastic bag and threw it at a railway line.

“The victim reportedly managed to unlock the door and escape, got a lift to Secunda where she reported the matter to the police. All four suspects were arrested. The motive for the termination remains a subject of police investigation,” said police spokesman Colonel Mtsholi Bhembe.

The case was postponed to 30 July 2018 for a formal bail application and further investigation.