Serial rapist on the loose in S/Phikwe

SELEBI-PHIKWE: A serial rapist has struck terror here, pouncing on unsuspecting women who walk pathways alone at night.

Selebi-Phikwe Police Station Commander Superintendent Victor Nlebesi  has appealed to women in the mining town to keep away from secluded places and walking unaccompanied.

He revealed that all the victims offered the same description of the perpetrator.  Nlebesi assured that going by the leads from victims, they will soon arrest the sexual attacker. He noted that the assailant strikes from all corners of the town. He highlighted that the victims are largely youthful and regretted the possibility that some of the cases might have gone unreported.  He said all the incidents happened at night. In some instances victims were dragged into nearby bushes.

Editor's Comment
Fighting GBV is for us all

Despite legislative reforms and various initiatives aimed at curbing Gender-Based Violence (GBV), the situation remains dire. It is imperative that all stakeholders; government, civil society, communities, and individuals join forces to combat this issue and protect the rights and safety of women and girls.Recent statistics from the Botswana Police Service reveal a deeply troubling trend, with 60 rape cases recorded during the festive period....

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