A FAMILY needs help to find missing madala Israel Diboko.
It's reported that the 65-year-old Israel from Regorogile extension 4 in Limpopo went to collect his medication at a local clinic on Friday, 2 February, but never returned home.
According to the family, they heard that he hiked to a nearby farm and residents claimed to have seen him walk up and down between Friday, February 2 and Saturday, 3 February.
On Monday, 12 February, madala Israel's daughter, Esther Nkhata told Daily Sun they're still looking for him alongside the police and dog unit.
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“We've never prayed like we are now. The only thing we're holding onto is hope and we thank the local police for supporting us. We feel like it's a matter of life and death and don't know if he's still alive wherever he is,” she said.
Madala Israel was last seen wearing black trousers, a black jacket, a blue golf shirt and formal black shoes.
Limpopo police spokesman Colonel Malesela Ledwaba said the matter was reported to the cops.
"Consequently, a missing persons case was opened, and a search operation was activated. The following day, police with the help of the family followed up on information that he went to a nearby farm where he used to live. They then learnt that he left the place but didn't inform anyone where he was going. Police investigations are still ongoing,” said Ledwaba.
Anyone with information on madala's whereabouts can contact investigating officer Sergeant Manoko Dikobe on 082 565 7939 or the nearest police station. Alternatively, they can contact CrimeStop on 08600 10111.
