Mpumalanga Community
Safety, Security and Liaison MEC Vusi has applauded the South African Police
Service in the province for the breakthrough of the theft of a new born baby in
Rob Ferreira Hospital
Police have reported that
five suspects linked to the kidnapping arrested on Friday [05 September 2014]
and Saturday [06 September 2014] in Nelspruit CBD and Mattafin respectively.
Two of the five suspects
believed to be Mozambican nationals and they have already appeared in court.
They will further remain in custody until their next court appearance.
Shongwe says the
development will restore community’s faith in the police. He has further called
for security companies posted in hospitals and other government sites to be
vigilant and extremely cautious at all times, in order to ensure that such
incidences anot repeated in the future.
“We are appealing to the police
to leave no stone unturned in order to speedily reunite the stolen baby with
the family and to also bring these rogue elements to book,” the MEC said.
He has further called on
community members who may have information regarding the incident to contact
the police without any hesitation.
“Justice
must prevail, these suspects if found guilty must be accorded stiffer sentences,”
the MEC said.
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