UDC youth on the rampage as Wynter Mmolotsi wins

Francistown South UDC supporters
Francistown South UDC supporters

FRANCISTOWN: While some Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) supporters in Francistown South were seemingly disrespectful of the public order act, police did not want to act heavily on the over-excited voters in Francistown South. A senior police officer who spoke to The Monitor on condition of anonymity because he did not want to be quoted on election matters, said that they were fairly concerned by the conduct of mainly UDC youth.

"We however, did not want to appear to be heavy handed on the supporters especially as it was election time. We gave them time to rejoice because we felt it was temporary but we were also careful with them in order to make sure that they did not act in a manner extremely undesirable,” said another senior police officer yesterday, who also did not want to be identified.

Kutlwano Police Station commander Superintendent Letsholathebe Mothibi could not be reached for comment as his mobile phone rang unanswered yesterday.

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