In a hijacking/kidnapping which occurred yesterday morning (May 21), where three Newcastle schoolgirls were abducted in Madadeni, more shocking information was revealed by police.
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In a devastating turn of events, police confirmed that a close friend and a relative were among the suspects arrested for the kidnapping of the children.
“It is believed that one of the suspects who orchestrated the carjacking and kidnapping is a relative of the victim’s, whilst another is a close family friend.”
In an official police statement, it was also revealed the suspects demanded a ransom from the family for the safe release of the children.
Authorities rescued the children from a house in Inverness, oSizweni, where they were being kept hostage.
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“A total of five suspects, aged between 20 and 70, were arrested. They were also found in possession of an unlicensed pistol. The hijacked vehicle was recovered at oSizweni, C section.”
The suspects will appear in the Madadeni Magistrate’s Court tomorrow on charges of carjacking, kidnapping and possession of an unlicensed firearm.
An additional charge of human trafficking will also be added.
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