Police in Gqeberha are investigating the hijacking and kidnapping of a businessman in Korsten on Wednesday afternoon.
Provincial police spokesperson, Brigadier Tembinkosi Kinana, said 45-year-old Ashraf Laher was driving his white Ford Ranger bakkie on Durban Road when he was confronted by a man armed with a firearm.
He said together with three other suspects, they jumped into the vehicle and drove off with Laher.
“Later in the afternoon at approximately 14:00 the Ford Ranger was found abandoned in Eveready Road, in Sidwell,” he said.
Kinana said Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nomthetheleli Mene has ordered the “activation of the 72-hour mobilisation plan in order to trace, track and arrest the culprits as speedily as it may be possible.”
He said anyone with information that can lead to the whereabouts of the victim is requested to please make contact with Gelvandale Police Station or call the Crime Stop number 08 600 10 111.
