Sex crimes against minors grave concern

Friday, August 04, 2017

Police are reporting a spike in sexual assaults

The rate at which sexual offences against minors have been increasing in Botswana raises eyebrows. Immediate attention is needed due to the recent notorious sex offenses, observes Mmegi staff writer, PINI BOTHOKO

The Botswana Police Service spokesperson, assistant commissioner Witness Bosija says statistics show that from January to May this year they recorded 171 cases of defilement.

He revealed that last year there were 617 cases as compared to 543 cases in 2015.

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