�They planned to shoot us...�

They told Mmegi that over 10 law enforcement officers who attended to their matter nearly shot them, had it not been for one officer who pleaded for their mercy.

The four Basarwa from New Xade are Dingalelo Nagayapo, Modumo Kgolelakang, Monxobuke Molapisi and Dintwa Kgolelakang. Explaining what really happened on the fateful day, one of the accused, Nagayapo said he was riding on his horse in a hunting area when he encountered a situation where his companions were in the hands of the police.