BCP councillor demands millions in damages

FRANCISTOWN: Botswana Congress Party (BCP) Ipopeng Ward councillor, Interest David Tawele's, appeared before Justice Mpaphi Phumaphi yesterday seeking redress for unlawful arrest, detention and malicious proceedings.

The councillor is claiming P2 million for unlawful arrest and detention and P2 million for malicious proceedings. He wants P23,800 for costs incurred in defending himself against his arrest, detention and remand in custody.

The councillor was arrested on 29 November, 2007 and arraigned in court on allegations of murder. He has sued assistant superintendent, Madziba Duna, the Director of Public Prosecutions, the Commissioner of Police and the Attorney General.

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Inspect the voters' roll!

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