LISTEN: More details emerge in Polokwane abductions as search for boys intensify
More details have emerged in the dramatic abduction of four siblings in Polokwane.
The Moti brothers, Zia (15), Alaan (13), Zayyad (11) and Zidan (6), were kidnapped on Wednesday while on their way to school.
Limpopo police spokesperson Motlalefa Mojalefa says they have since managed to establish more details of the days’ events.
“Immediately when this happened, they (the suspects) then took two different directions.
"A vehicle with the kids took the direction north and the one that took the cellphone and watches of the victims took direction south. The watches and phones were dropped in Flora Park Polokwane.”
Mojafela says police have deployed various units as the search for the youngsters intensifies.
“Initially, when this thing happened, we activated that 72-hour plan. We put a helicopter on standby to try and get more information on the movement of these vehicles, so we can get them with speed and corners and so on.
“We have established a multi-faceted team of investigators and we also roped in different role players with relevant entities in this regard.
"This team is led by the deputy provincial commissioner responsible for crime detection, Major-General Malala and they are working around the clock to track the suspects.”
The Department of Social Development will on Wednesday visit the Moti family to provide them with any support they might need.
