Alleged robbers appear in court

Francistown Magistrates Court PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Francistown Magistrates Court PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

FRANCISTOWN: A gang of three men who allegedly robbed a Tonota woman money and a car amongst other properties appeared in court Tuesday for continuation of trial.

The state alleges that Morapedi Modimoopelo, Mmilili Chiche and a Zimbabwean, Abel Gumbo robbed Patricia Mogorosi on September 28, 2021 in Molebatsi ward in Tonota.

They allegedly robbed her P2,300, stole her car and cellular phones and laptop among other properties.

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