Ex CAAB employee murder trial begins

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FRANCISTOWN: Stomach churning details of how a former Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB) employee allegedly raped and murdered his nine-year-old stepdaughter and thereafter buried her in the riverbed were recently revealed in Court after trial kicked off.

The incidents allegedly happened after the love relationship between the former aircraft marshal and his ex-girlfriend, Unami Sibanda, went sour. The state alleges that Motlatsi Khoto, 47, raped and murdered Metlha Sibanda on January 17, 2018 at Nyamambisi River in Marobela village.

Giving evidence, Metlha’s mother, Unami disclosed how their love relationship was characterised by incessant conflicts which sometimes involved the use of implements like shovels, sjamboks and knives. Unami insinuated that conflicts between her and Khoto were triggered by Khoto.

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