Four suspects have been arrested after police rescued a pastor and his wife on Friday who went missing while travelling from Bethlehem to Paris in the Free State to attend a church conference.
Pastor Phillip Mashudu, 55, and his wife Elsie Matlou Mashudu, 54, were reportedly detained by suspects posing as police officers in full uniform.
They were rescued on Monday evening in Evaton, Gauteng.
Police spokesperson Brig Motantsi Makhele said the couple’s vehicle was found in Sebokeng on Sunday but they were nowhere to be found.
“The team tracked down the couple and last night a breakthrough was made which led to the arrest of three people in Sharpeville. Further investigation by the team led to a house in Evaton where a fourth suspect was arrested. The couple were found unharmed in the house.
“Police seized multiple bank cards, a significant amount of cash and a toy gun at the address,” Makhele said.
Shonisani Tshikalange
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