An eight-year-old girl was kidnapped in Gatesville on Friday morning, while on her way to school.
The Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) issued an alert following
the kidnapping, urging people to pray for the little girl's safety.
The girl, identified by the MJC as Abirah Dekhta, was
allegedly taken by two armed men in a bakkie.
According to reports, a scholar transport was picking up
kids in Amber Court in Yusuf Gool Boulevard when a white Nissan double cab
pulled up behind them. It’s understood a man approached the driver and pointed
a firearm at him. The girl was taken from the vehicle and the suspects fled the
scene.
The police’s Joseph Swartbooi confirmed the incident and said
they are investigating the matter.
"Kindly be advised that the incident in Gatesville
this morning , Friday 04 November 2022, are under police investigation. Due to
the sensitive nature of the investigation this office will not divulge any
information that might jeopardise the investigation.’’
COURTESY - Facebook: Abirah DekhtaDone By: Mitchum George
No comments:
Post a Comment