Officer arrested for kidnapping

A LAW Enforcement officer from Cape Town's Anti-Land Invasion Unit has been arrested on charges of kidnapping, extortion and murder, following a ransom demand and the discovery of a victim's body in a shallow grave.

- GENEVIEVE SERRA

The Hawks confirmed the arrest was made yesterday in Bellville following an intense investigation and a multi disciplinary intelligence operation.

It's alleged the victim was kidnapped in Kraaifontein in May and was last seen by friend in Bellville, while intending to purchase a vehicle.

The victim was then kidnapped and assaulted and a ransom amount of R100000 was made, later being reduced to R10 000.

Hawks spokesperson, Siyabulela Vukubi, said the officer's alleged four accomplices were arrested in May and the victim's body was found on Macassar in a shallow grave.

“On May 17, the team followed all the leads that led them to addresses in Philippi and Kleinvlei, which resulted in the arrest of the four accused - Mogamat Samuels, 33, Thokozani Kamnjunga, 36, Existing Mudivari, 33, and Yasseen Jele, 30, who have already made a court appearance,” he said.