7 hours Ago By Mbalenhle Zuma
In a heartbreaking development, the police have recovered bodies believed to be those of three officers who vanished last week while travelling from Bloemfontein to Polokwane.The officers, identified as constables Cebekhulu Linda, Keamogetswe Buys, and Boipelo Senoge, were reported missing last Wednesday, sparking a frantic search and a R350 000 reward for information on their whereabouts. (adsbygoogle = window.
adsbygoogle || []).push({}); They were driving a white VW Polo sedan (registration JCL 401 FS) when they were last spotted at an Engen garage close to the Grasmere toll plaza on the N1 highway.On Tuesday, the police confirmed that their investigation had led them to the Hennops River along the N1 in Centurion.
There may have been two cars and another body, according to the police, who reported that they discovered another car on Monday near the river’s banks.“We have three bodies so far whose identities are yet to be confirmed. We are searching for another body and for any other evidence that will assist us in concluding the case of the missing police officers,” said police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe.
Prior to making an announcement, the police have contacted the families to identify the bodies and verify that they are indeed theirs.Commissioner points to growing trendNational police commissioner General Fannie Masemola spoke to reporters at the Park Road police station in Bloemfontein on Sunday, expressing grave concern over what seems to be a concerning trend.“It is a growing trend; people disappear, but there are those that we have found.
Remember, there was a pastor in the Free State that disappeared but was found,” Masemola said.“Recently, there was also a pastor in Nelson Mandela Bay who was kidnapped and was found after being taken by criminals. (adsbygoogle = window.
adsbygoogle || []).push({});“Yes, it is a growing trend where people are being kidnapped for ransom or whatever, but in this case, there is nothing yet; we don’t know what is happening.”The country is in mourning for the loss of these devoted public servants following the tragic discovery along the N1 highway.
Both the public and the law enforcement community were shocked by the discovery, as they had hoped that the officers would return safely.A third body and another white VW Polo that the officers were not in were discovered as the search continued into Tuesday morning.Police quickly blocked off the area along the N1 highway in order to protect the evidence and make forensic investigations easier.
Investigations are continuingAuthorities have a strong suspicion that the bodies are those of the missing constables, even though their identities have not yet been formally confirmed.When they vanished, the officers, who were based in Limpopo, were on their way from Bloemfontein for deployment.An extensive search was conducted after their abrupt disappearance, and the police requested assistance from the public.
The cause of death and possible suspects have not yet been made public by the police, but investigations are still underway.The incident has sparked new conversations about police officers’ safety, as they frequently encounter serious dangers while performing their duties.Police are trying to find the motive behind this tragic loss and have asked anyone with information to come forward.
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