A man has narrated details of how he was given the shock of his life by his own friend who arranged his kidnap.
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A South African man identified as Sabata Tlali, has told of how his own friend arranged his kidnap.
Sabata had gone out with his friend on Sunday for a good time and a few drinks at the local tavern. But it was a mistake as his evil friend had other plans for him.
According to Sabata, he was drugged, kidnapped and taken to an initiation school against his will.
Daily Sun SA reports that the 36-year-old man from Rosendal in the Free State said he tried to tell the initiation school’s teacher he was not supposed to be there but he was beaten with sticks. To make matters worse, he was allegedly tied to a horse and dragged while one of the teachers rode the animal.
Sabata’s mum, Mamothibeli, 69, said she became very worried when he never came home.
“Before we even had a chance to report him missing with the cops the following day, a teacher from the initiation school phoned to say Sabata was there.
“I called the initiation school committee and complained. He was sent home full of blood and scars.”
Sabata said he was lucky to be rescued by cops and initiation school committee members.
“I’m very disappointed by what my friend did to me,” he said.
Police spokesman, Captain Phumelelo Dhlamini said three men, aged between 27 and 49, were arrested.
“A case of assault GBH was opened and the school was closed down. The initiates were sent to a registered school.”