The Grade 11 pupil at Martie du Plessis High School in Bloemfontein was abducted on Thursday, 05 June, after two men impersonating officers stopped the vehicle he was travelling on. They allegedly told his driver that the vehicle was suspected of transporting drugs.
Baukudi was separated from his driver and instructed to travel with what he innocently believed were police officers. He has not been seen since Thursday and a massive manhunt is currently underway for both the 19 year-old Baukudi and the suspects.
Speaking at a prayer service at the school on Friday evening, Premier Letsoha-Mathae said she was hopeful that Baukudi will be found alive.
“We are here because we are concerned parents and are with you in prayer during this time. The police are working hard to find Kamogelo and I want to ask you all not to lose hope. I am hopeful that he will be found alive,” said Premier Letsoha-Mathae.
MEC Jabu Mbalula, who had accompanied the Premier, said he was concerned about incidents of crime in the province, but assured those in attendance that the police were working around the clock to address criminality.
“Learning institutions must be safe places where children must be allowed to study without having to worry about criminal activity. I have faith in our police and I know that they have the capacity to solve this case. No evil can triumph over peace,” MEC Mbalula concluded.