Hawks working to rescue kidnapped EC businessman

GQEBERHA - The search for a Gqeberha businessman kidnapped over a week ago is continuing.

Five men allegedly grabbed Neal Ah-Tow just moments before he opened his seafood business in Sidwell.

His abductors are now demanding an undisclosed ransom for his release.

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The Hawks says its kidnapping task team is working around the clock to rescue Ah-Tow.

Eastern Cape Hawks spokesperson Yolisa Mgolodela confirmed that they are investigating a kidnapping case and that Ah-Tow's release is conditional on ransom being paid.

• eNCA's Nceba Ntlanganiso filed this report.