Kamogelo was abducted on Thursday, 5 June while being driven home from school in Vereeniging Drive, Bloemfontein. 

His disappearance triggered widespread concern and led to the formation of a dedicated multidisciplinary task team under the leadership of the Mangaung Metro District Commissioner, Maj. Gen. Arthur Peter Adams.

After weeks of intensive investigation, Kamogelo was safely located and rescued in Wepener in the early hours of Friday morning (27/6). During this intelligence-driven operation, five males aged between 20 and 29 were arrested. 

Three suspects were apprehended at a house in Kanana, Wepener, while two others were caught on the road between Kwetla and Wepener with the victim in their company.

This brings the total number of arrests in the case to six. The first suspect, a police sergeant (42) who was previously arrested, appeared in court charged with kidnapping and extortion.

Provincial Police Commissioner Lt. Gen. Baile Motswenyane commended the team’s efforts. “The safe recovery of young Kamogelo is a moment of great relief for the family, the community, and all of us.

“I commend our members for their unwavering efforts. They worked tirelessly, following up every lead under serious public scrutiny. We will ensure that justice is served.”

The suspects face charges related to kidnapping and extortion. They will appear in court alongside the police sergeant on Monday. The investigation continues.

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