Manhunt for rape suspect

Pauline Dikuelo | Thursday January 4, 2024 17:43

 

Out and about: Jwaneng police have recorded several rape incidents this festive season

The victim and a male friend were accompanying the suspect home from a drinking spot. On the way, the suspect allegedly started harassing the victim claiming the two had 'unfinished business'.

Initial reports to the police suggest that the other male friend left the duo and unfortunately the suspect allegedly ended up dragging the victim into a nearby thicket and raped her. ,

Jwaneng police station commander Superintendent Thuso Basuti, said the suspect is known and has disappeared into thin air since the incident.

"No arrest has been made yet as we are currently looking for the suspect," Basuti told MmegiOnline.