Mochudi on the boil

Mochudi Choppies shop and Shoppers shop were looted by rioting students yesterday afternoon, while burning tyres, and flaming dustbins along the roads were the order of the day.  Officer commanding, Seabe Maboka said they are holding several rioters for questioning but did not disclose the number immediately.

The riots forced several shops in Mochudi including the Shell Filling station to close down as early as 3pm yesterday for security reasons. Riot Police guarded the filling station yesterday amidst rumours that the pupils were planning to set it on fire. By 6pm however riot police in the village had been reinforced by more armed police officers, while trucks loaded with armed soldiers were seen arriving at the Mochudi Police headquarters.