50 kidnapped Ethiopian nationals rescued in Lenasia
It is reported that these 50 people, were brought into South Africa to be reunited with their families living in the country, but on arrival, the person who transported them demanded money from their families before their release.
Acting upon information, Johannesburg Central police rescued 50 Ethiopian nationals aged between 12 and 50 from a house in Zakariyya, Lenasia where they were being held against their will.
Saps spokesperson Brigadier Brenda Muridili said, “A 49-year-old suspect has been arrested for kidnapping. It is reported that these 50 people, were brought into South Africa to be reunited with their families living in the country, but on arrival, the person who transported them demanded money from their families before their release.”
“They are currently waiting to be processed by the Department of Home Affairs. Some of their families have been notified. The suspect will be appearing in the Johannesburg Magistrates’ Court on Monday.”
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