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No criminal proceedings against Khama

Ian Khama PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Ian Khama PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Although former president Ian Khama was earlier this year summoned for criminal charges, technically there are no criminal proceedings yet against him and his attorneys remain unbothered.

Khama, who was slapped with 14 charges ranging from illegal possession of firearms and ammunition, has never set foot back into the country since his self-imposed exile in South Africa and the State is finding it difficult to serve him with the charge sheet.

According to his lawyers, until Khama is lawfully served with a summons, personally there was no need for them as his attorneys to even attend court meaning the happenings in court regarding the case have nothing to do with the former president.

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