BDF arsonist applies for bail pending appeal

Soldiers whose properties were burnt at Area S barracks. PIC: KEOAGILE BONANG
Soldiers whose properties were burnt at Area S barracks. PIC: KEOAGILE BONANG

FRANCISTOWN: A junior secondary school Guidance and Counselling teacher who was convicted for arson has applied for bail pending her appeal.

The convict, Bonno Ikanyeng, 33, was sentenced to eight years for the offence.

A soured love relationship led to Ikanyeng burning down property worth more than P4,5 million belonging to the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) and soldiers who lived in the barracks.

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