“The complainant, Daniel Malebatso, arrived at Marti Du Plessis School in Fitchardpark as usual to fetch Kamogelo Baukudi, who is a Grade 11 learner at the school. The two left the school premises with Baukudi driving the Suzuki Ertiga,” said Free State police spokesperson Thabo Covane.

Whilst driving along Vereeniging Drive in Erlichpark Extension at around noon, Malebatso alleged hearing a siren sound from behind, and they were pulled over by a White Toyota Hilux GD-6 Double Cab. “Inside the Toyota Hilux, there were two unknown male persons; one wearing police uniform and the other blue tracksuits.”

According to his description, this vehicle was fitted with blue lights on the grill and what looked like a police radio inside. “The suspect wearing a police uniform confronted Malebatso and informed him that the Suzuki Ertiga they were driving in together with Baukudi was suspected of delivering drugs,” said Covane.

Malebatso was then allegedly separated from Baukudi and instructed to drive at the front whilst they followed from behind to Park Road police station. “Both vehicles turned back and drove in westerly direction in Vereeniging Drive.”

Malebatso added a truck passed in-between the Suzuki he was driving and the Toyota Hilux, which disappeared from sight. He recalled one of the suspects was speaking Sesotho fluently and even mentioned the name “Thipe”.

Kamogelo Baukudi is missing after allegedly being kidnapped in Bloemfontein. Photo: SAPS.

According to Covane, the cellular telephones of both Malebatso and Baukudi were found under the bridge on Ferreira Road.

A case of kidnapping and impersonating the police was opened at Park Road  Police Station.

Any member of the public, who might have information that can help the police to find Kamogelo Baukudi and might have seen the vehicles while in Vereeniging Drive is requested to contact Captain Sabata Jafta Moseme at 082 5262 713. Alternatively the information can be submitted on MySAPS App or call Crime Stop on 08600 10111.

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