‘Kidnapped’ SA man actually arrested for ‘terrorism links’ in Mozambique

It was first suspected that Andre Hanekom had been wounded and kidnapped.
It has now been confirmed that the expat South African has been arrested in Palma, Mozambique, for suspected terrorist links in the region. It was earlier reported that he had been kidnapped.

Andre Hanekom’s wife Francis has confirmed that her husband has been accused of terrorism in Palma, Mozambique.

“I found him in the hospital alive, but he is under military guard,” she told Lowvelder.

She said this had all transpired as other businessmen in the area wanted to get rid of her husband to get to his businesses.

“This is all lies against my husband so they can take over his businesses.”

Hanekom owns the Marina in Palma, a town on the Indian Ocean coast of Mozambique, lying south of the border with Tanzania.

It was first thought he was kidnapped on Tuesday, but now it has been confirmed he was arrested by the military police.

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The US State Department info on the area:

Some northern districts in Cabo Delgado Province – Level 3: Reconsider Travel

There have been attacks by violent extremists in the districts of Mocimboa da Praia, Nangade, Palma, Macomia, and Quissanga in the northern Cabo Delgado Province that borders Tanzania. These groups have used machetes and firearms to conduct lethal attacks, as well as burned vehicles and homes.

If anyone is heading to that part of Moz, exercise a high level of caution.

Mike
Advanced Operational Concepts