Missing Protea Glen boy found safe
“On March 15, the family received a call from an anonymous caller who demanded a ransom for the safe return of the 12-year-old."
12-year-old, Mfareseni Nemaungani has been rescued by the police following the arrest of his school transport driver on March 16
This comes after Nemaungani was reported missing by his parents on March 14, at Moroka Police Station. Investigations led the police in the driver’s home in Protea Glen where he was arrested.
Police spokesperson, Brenda Muridili, said the team then proceeded to an apartment block in Kliptown which belongs to the driver’s mother where the 12- year-old was found.
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“On March 15, the family received a call from an anonymous caller who demanded a ransom for the safe return of the 12-year-old.
“The police changed the charge to kidnapping and brought in a hostage negotiator as well as Organised Crime Investigation to assist in the investigation,” said Muridili.
She added that the team got a breakthrough following countless interviews that were conducted with witness leading to the rescue and safe return of Nemaungani.
Nemaungani has been reunited with his parents. He had no visible injuries but he was taken to hospital for medical attention.
The suspect will be charged with kidnapping and he will be appearing before the Protea Magistrate’s Court soon.
