Serowe's rape, defilement cases decline amidst strong policing

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 | 30 Views |

Though rape and defilement cases remain a concern in Serowe, police say strengthened collaboration with the community is beginning to yield positive results, with a notable decrease in incidents recorded in the first quarter of the year.

Serowe Police Station commander, Superintendent Poloko Oteng, revealed that from January to March last year, the station recorded 38 rape cases, compared to 26 cases during the same period this year, a drop of 12 cases.

Similarly, defilement cases have also gone down. Oteng said 31 cases were recorded during the same period last year, whilst this year’s first quarter has seen 26 cases, reflecting a reduction of five cases.

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