Police officer' murder: boyfriend arrested
Saturday, December 31, 2022 | 2540 Views |

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The boyfriend to the deceased was arrested this morning in Lobatse. Asked if indeed the boyfriend handed himself to Lobatse police as alleged, No:3 officer commanding, senior Superintendent, Theriso Thatayotlhe, dismissed the rumours, but confirmed that he was arrested by the police following a manhunt.
"The suspect will soon be arraigned before Broadhurst Magistrates Court and investigations into the matter are ongoing," Thatayotlhe said.
The deceased was last seen on Friday morning around 10am walking with the suspect who had followed her to work and shortly she came running screaming for help with stab wounds, before she collapsed. She was certified dead on arrival by the doctors at Extension 2 Clinic.
His horrific actions, betraying the trust placed in him to protect children have rightly been met with the full force of the law. Whilst we commend the court’s decision, this case forces us to confront uncomfortable truths about safeguarding our children and the lifelong scars such abuse leaves.Magistrate Kefilwe Resheng’s firm sentencing sends a powerful message that those who harm children will face severe consequences. Her words rightly...