Record 700 rapes reported by mid-2017 :: Mmegi Online

Rape has become a concern that is deeply disturbing the community and the police alike. Only six months into the year, the police have already registered a shockingly high number of rape cases. Staff Writer PINI BOTHOKO reports

The Botswana Police Service’s spokesperson, assistant commissioner Witness Bosija says statistics show that from January to May this year 700 women have been raped.

He said that last year 2,052 rape cases were recorded as compared to 2,163 cases in 2015 showing a decline of 5.13 percent. Police have expressed concern over an increase in rapes involving women who are attacked and sexually violated at night while from entertainment arenas. The police investigations reveal that in most cases, women are raped while walking alone at night but a few are attacked and raped in their sleep.

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