The body of a 12-year-old Lithaliyanda Ntoni, who was reported missing three days ago, has been discovered in bushes near Khabonqaba Street, NU6, Motherwell in the early hours of this morning.
Police spokesperson, Brigadier Nobuntu Gantana, said Lithaliyanda’s body was found at about 02:10.
Gantana explained that Lithaliyanda was reported missing after failing to return from a nearby shop.
Following the discovery of the 12-year-old’s body, Gantana stated that a 39-year-old male has been arrested on charges of kidnapping and murder.
Major General Thandiswa Kupiso, Acting Provincial Commissioner of the Eastern Cape, expressed profound dismay at the crime: “While we commend the swift arrest in this case, the brutal nature of this child’s murder has deeply shocked our officers and the community. We have full confidence in our investigative team and the National Prosecuting Authority to ensure justice for Lithaliyanda and her family.”
The investigation remains ongoing.
