Tonota police register six livestock theft cases

Head of cattle
Head of cattle

FRANCISTOWN: Tonota police station commander, Oteng Nganda has said they have recorded six cases of livestock theft in three months.

Nganda expressed concern to The Monitor over the alarming rate of stock theft in the area. He said most of the livestock owners in their policing area have a tendency of abandoning unbranded cows and goats, which usually fuels the rate of livestock theft. The Tonota police chief said in most cases, livestock owners turn their backs on their livestock and pin the responsibility on the caretakers.

He said since the beginning of the year, they have recorded six cases of livestock theft as compared to four, which was registered during the same period last year. He further revealed that they have managed to arrest three men in connection with one of the cases. Nganda said the three men were caught red handed at Shashe Bridge with 15 goats that were suspected to be stolen. He said the market value for the stolen goats is P15,000. He added: “Upon being questioned by the police, the men failed to provide proof of ownership.

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