PHOTO: Young girl, Lithaliyanda Ntini, killed by pastor Sonwabo King Niwa Nqayi, who burnt her to death in Motherwell

Information reaching Kossyderrickent has it that young girl, Lithaliyanda Ntini, killed by pastor Sonwabo King Niwa Nqayi, who burnt her to death in Motherwell.

It’s reported that Sonwabo King Niwa raped, killed and burned Lithaliyanda Ntini.

A 12-year-old girl who went missing earlier this week in the Eastern Cape has been found dead.

The body of Lithaliyanda Ntoni was discovered in bushes near Khabonqaba Street in Motherwell, on Friday.

Police said a 39-year-old has been arrested in connection with her murder. READ MORE HERE

Ntoni was last seen on June 24 when she failed to return home from a nearby shop, leading to a missing persons report being opened.

Police spokesperson Brigadier Nobuntu Gantana said the suspect faces charges of murder and kidnapping and is expected to appear in court soon.

Major General Thandiswa Kupiso, Acting Provincial Commissioner of the Eastern Cape, expressed profound dismay at the crime.

“While we commend the swift arrest in this case, the brutal nature of this child’s murder has deeply shocked our officers and the community. We have full confidence in our investigative team and the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to ensure justice for Lithaliyanda and her family,” Kupiso said.

Information reads: “Indoda ebulele Lithaliyanda Ntini (12) ngumfundisi (39) wasekuhlaleni ongu Sbari wakhe ngoba utshate usisi ka Litha uzinikele ngokwakhe emapoliseni wayokhomba nomzimba ehlathini awudlengulileyo. Kuthiwa ngu masithi ngumrhanelwa.”