Breakthrough in search for kidnapped Bloemfontein teen Kamogelo Baukudi
A 42-year-old police sergeant has been arrested and will be making an appearance in court soon.
Missing Free State teen, Kamogelo Baukudi. Picture: Supplied
JOHANNESBURG -
Police in the Free State have made a significant breakthrough in the ongoing investigation into the abduction of 19-year-old Kamogelo Baukudi.
A 42-year-old police sergeant has been arrested and will be making an appearance in court soon.
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The teen was kidnapped in Bloemfontein on Thursday by men posing as police officers.
Provincial police commissioner Baile Motswenyane says the investigation is now at a crucial phase.
He added that the involvement of any SAPS member in criminal acts will not be tolerated.
The teenage boy was in the driver’s seat on his way from school with a family friend when they were pulled over by a bakkie fitted with blue lights.
Two men, one in a police uniform and the other in a blue tracksuit, told them their vehicle was linked to drug deliveries and ordered them to drive to the Park Road Police Station.
His cellphone was later founder under a bridge on Fereirra Road.
As the investigation continues, the police are appealing for public assistance in the matter.