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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>Just two days before his 63rd birthday, a well-known Free State doctor was kidnapped in front of his family and later found murdered.<\/p>\n

According to Free State police spokesperson Captain Stephen Thakeng, Dr Simon Ngcobo was kidnapped and murdered on Monday.<\/p>\n

Thakeng said Ngcobo’s wife and two daughters were accosted by two suspects when they arrived at their Doorn home on Monday after a shopping trip.<\/p>\n

The woman heard her five-year-old daughter scream as they were unloading the car.<\/p>\n

A man was pointing a gun at the child, Thakeng added.<\/p>\n

Another man also threatened the family with a gun.<\/p>\n

The two men forced Ngcobo to open the door to his house to let them in, he said.<\/p>\n

He added:<\/p>\n

Thakeng said the car was found abandoned in Riebeeckstad, Welkom. His body was found a few metres from the car. Ngcobo’s hands were tied, and he sustained gunshot wounds to his head and chest.<\/p>\n

He was set to celebrate his 63rd birthday on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

Thakeng said police were investigating a case of robbery and murder.<\/p>\n

“The police are aware of sensitive photos of this horrible incident circulating [on] social media, and residents are urged to stop immediately as this can hamper the investigation that has already started.”<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About South-Africa<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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