Body of missing 8-year-old girl found near Ladysmith
The dismembered body of an 8-year-old Driefontein girl who was reported missing has been found in a pit toilet.
A police K9 Unit began a search for Celimpilo Sibiya on Monday after her family opened a case six days after she disappeared from her home near Ladysmith in northern KwaZulu-Natal.
"A family member took police to where he allegedly killed the girl. Parts of her body were found in two pit toilets near her house. Police have opened a case of murder," said Zwane.
Police spokesperson, Thulani Zwane says detectives became suspicious that a missing person's case was opened so late.
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Zwane said officers later questioned a family member who led them to a gruesome scene."A family member took police to where he allegedly killed the girl. Parts of her body were found in two pit toilets near her house. Police have opened a case of murder," said Zwane.
The 36-year-old suspect is due to appear in the Ladysmith Magistrate's Court soon.
