Setlampoloka murder trial on nine years later

Murder accused in Setlampoloka's case
Murder accused in Setlampoloka's case

Nine years on, the police officers on trial for the murder of Italy Keedirile Setlampoloka are still in limbo where their fate is concerned.

The picture so far is not pretty as they say a picture paints a thousands words.  The six officers accused of murder are showing nothing less than irritation as another postponement seems unavoidable for the lot.

The trial was set for continuation on Monday, but as they were waiting, the officers and their lawyers received word to the effect that, “Prosecution is not aware of such development. It will be impossible for the trial to go (on)”.

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