Mogoditshane duo arrested for abduction, robbery

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Police in Mogoditshane are investigating a case in which two men allegedly abducted a young man and robbed another motorist in the early hours of Sunday.

Mogoditshane Police Station acting commander, Assistant Superintendent Mompoloki Ramaphoi, said the incident occurred around 6 am after the victims had left a nightclub.

He said the suspects allegedly found the owner of a Mazda Demio standing next to his vehicle in Block 6. They reportedly forced him into his car, stole his mobile phone and cash, and drove towards Tsolamosese with him and his two female companions who were in the car.

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