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'Killer' soldier denies shooting police officer

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 | 830 Views |

Moagi Mokomeng denied bail. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG.

Tripple murder accused Botswana Defence Force (BDF) soldier, Moagi Mokomeng, has challenged the testimony of one of his alleged surviving victims, police officer Thabo Dibotelo. Mokomeng is alleged to have shot and injured Dibotelo on his right leg during the horrific shootings back in February.

Mokomeng is facing a total of nine charges inclusive of the three murders of Elizabeth Ramolala, Alefha Ramolala, and Katlego Ramolala from the Kgomokasitwa. Other charges include attempted murders of Happy Ramolala, Dibotelo, arson and malicious damage to property.

Appearing before court this morning, the state brought forward the victim Dibotelo to oppose the bail application by Mokomeng. Taking the stand, Dibotelo relieved the horrific ordeal before court pleading with the court that the accused soldier should not be granted bail 'by all means. '

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