Gauteng MEC for Community Safety welcomes release of kidnapped businessman
JOBURG – The businessman was found in Olifantsfontein at around 10.30pm on Monday night.
The Gauteng MEC for Community Safety, Sizakele Nkosi-Malobane, has welcomed the release of Tshwane’s prominent businessman, Omar Carrim, in Olifantsfontein on Monday night by his kidnappers.
We are delighted that businessman Omar Carrim is reunited with his family. He was kidnapped in Aug. Let’s hope the criminals are brought to book. RETWEET & let the thugs get the message: We say #NoToKidnappings #NoToCrime and #MakeSASafe @Abramjee @SAPoliceService @MbalulaFikile pic.twitter.com/QhFbE9LFtB
— #MakeSASafe (@MakeSAsafe) December 19, 2017
The businessman was kidnapped on 3 August and his car was found torched outside Pretoria. He was found in Olifantsfontein at around 10.30pm on Monday night, 18 December. He is currently admitted at an undisclosed hospital where he is receiving the necessary medical attention.
Pretoria businessman #OmarCarrim, who was kidnapped 137 days ago shortly after leaving his Home Hyper City business, has been released and has been reunited with his family. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/TzvGMebHil
— South African Heroes (@SA_Heroes) December 19, 2017
“I am very delighted that finally, Omar Carrim, has been released safely and reunited with his family. I am confident the Law Enforcement Officers will work around the clock and leave no stone unturned to ensure that perpetrators of this crime are arrested and face the full might of law,” said MEC Nkosi-Malobane.
Social cohesion activist, Yusuf Abramjee gave thanks for the well-wishes.
Thank you for the many messages of support and good wishes. Omar Carrim (76) is receiving medical care. The family appreciates all the prayers and the moral support from across SA and the continent. Let’s stand together and @MakeSAsafe #Kidnappings pic.twitter.com/LOgFSeXiXS
— Yusuf Abramjee (@Abramjee) December 19, 2017
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