Married couple arrested over Pilikwe Post Office robbery

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PALAPYE: A 39-year-old man and his 35-year-old wife, along with another man aged 35, all from Phaleng ward in Shoshong, have been detained as suspects in a Pilikwe Post Office robbery case. Other suspects are allegedly on the run.

The incident happened on July 13, 2018 and the suspects allegedly made away with airtime and cash amounting to P160,000.  The money was allegedly funds for old age pensioners. 

“The pensioners have still not received their allowances from the post office as investigations continue, we believe part of the money was their funds,” Criminal Investigation Department (CID) officer-in-charge at Palapye police station assistant superintendent Kebonye Kodumane said.

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