Woman raped while walking home in Nkoyaphiri
Pini Bothoko | Wednesday November 26, 2025 06:00
The incident occurred around 4am as the quartet made their way to Nkoyaphiri. Police sources indicate that the four young women encountered two unknown men along the way. The woman attempted to run away, and whilst her friends managed to escape, one of the attackers chased after the victim, overpowered her, and dragged her into a nearby bush where he raped her.
Mogoditshane Police Station commander, SuperintenPolice are investigating a case where a woman, 22, was raped Sunday morning after she and her three friends were attacked by two men whilst walking home from an entertainment spot at Sir Seretse Khama Barracks. The incident occurred around 4am as the quartet made their way to Nkoyaphiri. Police sources have indicated that the four young women encountered two unknown men along the way.
The woman attempted to run away, and whilst her friends managed to escape, one of the attackers chased after the victim, overpowered her, and dragged her into a nearby bush where he raped her.
Mogoditshane Police Station commander, Superintendent Mbiganyi Letsholathebe, confirmed that the matter is under investigation.
He said a probe has been launched to trace the suspect, who is still at large.
Letsholathebe condemned the attack, urging men to respect women’s rights and freedoms.
“Women, just like men, are allowed to walk freely at any time. Such acts are unacceptable,” he said.
Police have appealed to anyone with information that may assist in identifying or locating the suspect to contact the nearest police station. dent Mbiganyi Letsholathebe, confirmed that the matter is under investigation. He said a probe has been launched to trace the suspect, who is still at large. Letsholathebe condemned the attack, urging men to respect women’s rights and freedoms.
“Women, just like men, are allowed to walk freely at any time. Such acts are unacceptable,” he said.
Police have appealed to anyone with information that may assist in identifying or locating the suspect to contact the nearest police station.