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Couple found dead in suspected murder-suicide

Crime scene 2
Crime scene 2

A 21-year-old woman and her 29-year-old boyfriend were found dead in their rented house at Nkaikela ward, Tlokweng, in what police suspect to be a murder-suicide on Saturday morning.

According to Tlokweng Police Station commander, Superintendent Baboneng Modiegi, the tragedy unfolded shortly after 7 am when neighbours overheard the couple quarrelling.

He said the heated exchange was followed by an unusual silence, which raised alarm amongst other tenants. “Neighbours knocked on their door but got no response, prompting them to report the matter to the police,” Modiegi said.

Editor's Comment
WUC must fix its pipes, not just say sorry

“Clean water, the essence of life and a birthright for everyone, must become available to all people now.”– Michel CousteauWe see notices for Block 6, Extension 11, Gaborone, Francistown; the list grows every week. It is good that WUC warns consumers, but so many warnings point to a deep problem. Water pipes are old and falling apart. And the people who pay the bills are the ones suffering.When a main pipe bursts, taps run dry. Families in...

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