Police still probing Maun suspect's death

The police are still investigating the death of a Mahalapye man, Italy Setlampoloka, who died in police custody last year, Botswana Police spokesman Assistant Commissioner, Chris Mbulawa has said.

Mbulawa said findings would be made public once investigations are completed. This is a process that involves the police and the Directorate  of Public Prosecutions (DPP), he said.

The police spokesman said even after they have forwarded the docket to the DPP, the division could still recommend that police thoroughly investigate certain details.

Editor's Comment
Closure as pain lingers

March 28 will go down as a day that Batswana will never forget because of the accident that occurred near Mmamatlakala in Limpopo, South Africa. The tragedy affected not only the grieving families but the nation at large. Batswana throughout the process stood behind the grieving families and the governments of Botswana and South Africa need much more than a pat on the back.Last Saturday was a day when family members said their last goodbyes to...

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