Notorious �Babyface� Nabbed

Matshelo Matlhabakoko
Matshelo Matlhabakoko

A wanted man in connection with a series of armed robberies in Gaborone and surrounding villages, popularly known as ‘Babyface’ in the street lingo, is now in police custody.

Police have confirmed the arrest of notorious Matshelo Motlhabakoko (26) in Molepolole, his home village, on Thursday after a massive manhunt.

Motlhabakoko has been evading police arrest for more than a week after he allegedly attempted to rob Funbex Bureau de Change at Molapo Crossing mall in Gaborone.

Editor's Comment
Let’s put the fight against crime in action

But as the conference concludes, Batswana must ask: Will this be another talk shop, or will it spark real change? The answer lies in whether every stakeholder, from the President to community leaders, transforms rhetoric into action.The President rightly highlighted that crime, especially GBV, thrives in private spaces. His call to empower churches and counsellors as early warning systems is sensible. But good ideas mean little without funding...

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