It has been almost five months since six-month-old Ivakele Yeko was snatched by an unknown woman in the Somerset West CBD. The child was with his nanny when he was abducted.
The caregiver left Ivakele and his five-year-old sister with a stranger who offered to buy them food. The five-year-old was later dropped off at a distance from her home, but Ivakele was missing.
Police have been searching for the baby since the incident occurred. This week, they announced that they have received preliminary information suggesting that Ivakele may have been seen in Pietermaritzburg Kwazulu-Natal. They are now appealing to anyone with new information that may lead to Ivakele’s safe return to come forward as soon as possible.
It is a heartbreaking situation for the family of Ivakele, who have been anxiously waiting for any news about their missing child. The police have been conducting an extensive investigation to find the baby, but so far, there has been no trace of him. The news that he may have been spotted in Kwazulu-Natal has given them renewed hope, and they are urging anyone with any information to contact the authorities.
The case has highlighted the dangers that children face when left in the care of strangers. It is a reminder to parents and caregivers to be vigilant and to take precautions to ensure the safety of their children. The incident has also raised concerns about the issue of child trafficking in South Africa and the need for greater awareness and action to address this problem.
The search for Ivakele Yeko continues, and the police are appealing to the public to assist them in any way they can. It is hoped that with the help of the community, the baby will be found and reunited with his family.