A chilling development has unfolded in Bloemfontein, Free State, where a 42-year-old police sergeant has been detained for questioning over the disappearance of 19-year-old Kamogelo Baukudi.

The teenager vanished on Thursday, June 5, and since then, her whereabouts have remained unknown, sparking widespread concern.

Police Sergeant in Custody Amid Kidnapping Investigation

Authorities confirmed that the sergeant was taken into custody as part of an ongoing investigation into Kamogelo’s kidnapping.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) spokesperson in the Free State, Brigadier Motantsi Makhele, announced that the officer will soon face court proceedings related to the case.

SAPS Leadership Stresses Zero Tolerance for Criminal Conduct Within Ranks

Free State police commissioner Lieutenant General Baile Motswenyane has emphasized the SAPS’s firm stance against any involvement of police personnel in criminal activities.

“We will not tolerate any member of SAPS being part of such serious crimes,” Motswenyane declared.

He added that the investigation has reached a critical stage and reiterated the force’s commitment to uncovering the full truth behind this disturbing incident.

SAPS Urges Public to Come Forward With Information

The police are continuing to appeal for help from the public to bring justice for Kamogelo.

Anyone who might have information is urged to contact Lieutenant Colonel Kelaotswe Lebodi at 082 527 6348, Lieutenant Colonel David Ramasoala at 082 527 7390, or Captain Sabata Jafta Moseme at 082 526 2713.

Tips can also be sent anonymously through the MySAPS App or by calling the SAPS Crime Stop line at 08600 10111.