The accused is guilty of the crime of KIDNAPPING. In that upon or about the 16th April 2017 and at or near Matsapha area in the District of Manzini, the said accused person acting individually and/or jointly in furtherance of a common purpose with another or other person (s) unknown to the prosecutor did unlawfully and intentionally deprive ALMOR OLIVEIRA a male adult, of his freedom of movement by holding him hostage and did thereby commit the said crime of kidnapping.