Man attacks ex, faces threat-to-kill charge

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A 49-year-old man has been arrested and charged with threat-to-kill after allegedly threatening the life of his ex-girlfriend.

The incident occurred whilst the 23-year-old was bathing at her home in Old Naledi, Gaborone on Saturday around 9:50pm when the suspect unexpectedly barged in.

No.13 District Officer Commanding, Senior Superintendent Obusitswe Lokae said a heated argument started between the two former lovers, during which the man allegedly accused the young woman of aborting his child.

Editor's Comment
Exercise extra caution!

Unfortunately, petty thieves tend to be more vicious around this time as they also prepare for the festive season. Culturally, many Batswana go home for the holiday, and petty thieves are amongst those who go home. Burglaries, car break-ins, and attacks on unsuspecting pedestrians seem to be on the rise!That is not all, as scammers continue to take money from pensioners as well as other Batswana who may fall prey to their unscrupulous tactics....

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