The Eastern Cape Hawks have confirmed that a ransom has been demanded for the release of the kidnapped Gqeberha teacher.
The Hawks spokesperson, Warrant Officer Ndiphiwe Mhlakuvana, said, “The reports indicated that the suspects demanded a ransom; the matter is being investigated by the Hawks,” he said.
On Monday, PE Express reported on the kidnapping of a Gqeberha teacher, which took place on the school premises at Happydale Special School, Algoa Park. SAPS spokesperson, Captain Andre Beetge, confirmed that a 45-year-old female staff member was kidnapped by at least three male suspects upon her arrival at the school in her grey Toyota Fortuner.
“The suspects, using a white Toyota Corolla, forcefully took her into their vehicle and fled the scene,” Beetge added.
Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is urged to contact Detective Warrant Officer Mike Joni, at 071 475 1891 or Crime Stop at 08600 10111.
This is a developing story.
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