Man accused of raping a minor pleads for freedom

Wednesday, January 31, 2024 | 3200 Views |

A man accused of raping a 13-year-old girl Samuel Selolwane has filed an urgent bail application before the High Court.

Selolwane was arrested and detained by the Broadhurst police on Monday and later transferred to Gaborone Maximum Prison where he remains detained.

In his petition seen by Mmegi Online, Selolwane states that on January 27, 2024 he was called by the police where upon arrival he was informed that he was being investigated for rape involving a minor child of 13 years.

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