Police officer sues commissioner for malicious prosecution

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FRANCISTOWN: A Botswana Police Service (BPS) assistant superintendent is suing the commissioner of police for P392,000 for malicious prosecution.

The lawsuit is in relation to two counts that the applicant, Thembela Mapini (43), was alleged to have committed in April 2013. Mapini was later acquitted of the charges.

In the first count, Mapini was charged with stealing by person employed in the public service. The state alleged that on April 1, 2013, Mapini whilst employed as a police officer stole 70 litres of petrol valued at P674.10 being state property that came into his possession by virtue of his employment.

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