Nigerian fraud accused appears for bail
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
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In the dock: Ezekannagha
Chukwuma Ezekannagha has been remanded in custody in a case in which he faces a charge of swindling First National Bank Botswana (FNBB) last year.
Last week, Broadhurst Magistrate Taboka Slave postponed Ezekannagha’s bail application because the substantive magistrate was not available.
Despite legislative reforms and various initiatives aimed at curbing Gender-Based Violence (GBV), the situation remains dire. It is imperative that all stakeholders; government, civil society, communities, and individuals join forces to combat this issue and protect the rights and safety of women and girls.Recent statistics from the Botswana Police Service reveal a deeply troubling trend, with 60 rape cases recorded during the festive period....