Scientific Examination Report Delays Lion Poaching Case

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The lion poaching case in which four men are alleged to have killed two lions is still pending as Middlepits police are still waiting for scientific examination report.

The accused, all aged 30 and residents of Kgalagadi south district, were arrested around the villages of Middlepits and Bogogobo in August. On their arrest the police retrieved bones and two lion skins in the quartet’s possession.

Middlepits police station commander, assistant superintendent Batani Lehuma told The Monitor that they are still waiting for scientific examination report in order to continue with the case.

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These legal professionals, who are entrusted with upholding the rule of law, face numerous challenges that compromise their ability to effectively carry out their duties.Elsewhere in this edition, we carry a story on the lamentations of the officers of court.The prosecutors have raised a number of concerns, calling for urgent attention from all relevant stakeholders, including the President, Minister of Justice and the Attorney General. Their...

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