Search For Rakops Chief Killer Ongoing

Kgosi Letang Segaise
Kgosi Letang Segaise

Today marks three months since the tragic death of Rakops chief, Letang Segaise (96) who went missing and was later found burnt to ashes in his car.

Police are determined to ensure the story ends with the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for bringing the old man’s life to an end.

In an interview the Botswana Police Service’s deputy public relations officer, senior superintendent Near Bagali said investigations on the death of the chief were ongoing.

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