Police nab rifle, ammunition robber

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Botswana Police Service (BPS) has apprehended a 30-year-oldman in connection with the Molepolole Police Station robbery where ammunition and rifles were stolen.

A statement released by the BPS says the culprit is a Motswana from Shakawe in the Okavango area.

The 30-year-old Kabelo Paul was apprehended at Tlokweng village this past weekend on April 6. Paul still remains in custody since his arrest. Meanwhile, “Paul appeared before Molepolole Magistrate's Court today on a single count of store breaking and theft. He is remanded in prison and will be back in court on May 7 2024,” the police said.

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Police nab rifle, ammunition robber

Botswana Police Service (BPS) has apprehended a 30-year-oldman in connection with the Molepolole Police Station robbery where ammunition and rifles were stolen.