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IOL reports that Eastern Cape police advised on Sunday that a truck driver was missing after he was allegedly kidnapped in Markman, Gqeberha.
Spokesperson Captain Gerda Swart said the truck driver was approached by two armed men at Truckers Inn on Friday. He was allegedly forced into the back of a white Iveco truck which drove off in the direction of Motherwell. Swart indicated that the driver and truck were still missing and police were urgently appealing to anyone who might be able to assist with information about the victim or the whereabouts of the truck to urgently contact the investigating officer. A case of hijacking and kidnapping has been opened. In the North West province, the police warned truck drivers about escalating truck hijackings occurring in the policing precincts of Brits, Mmakau and Mothotlung. Spokesperson Colonel Adele Myburgh said several cases were reported between February and this month. She said truck drivers were urged to be vigilant at all times, especially when they were to meet with unknown clients. Furthermore, they must avoid meeting in secluded areas, but rather use frequented public places, such as fuel stations.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Molaole Montsho at IOL
- Lees verder, Trokdrywer dalk ontvoer, by Maroela Media
- En ook, Toename in kaping van trokke, waarsku polisie, by Maroela Media
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