UB murder accused referred to Sbrana

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Extension II Chief Magistrate, Kamogelo Mmesi has ordered that the University of Botswana (UB) murder accused Bantshuti Nkgarapi (37) be taken for a psychiatric evaluation at Sbrana Psychiatric Hospital after denying him bail.

Nkgarapi stands accused of the brutal murder of his girlfriend Magadi Mokganelwa aged 47 at UB on June 16. He is alleged to have fatally stabbed her before her co-workers in broad daylight at the university premises.

Delivering her judgement on the bail application made by the accused, Mmesi stated that it is far too early for the accused to be granted bail.

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UB murder accused referred to Sbrana

Extension II Chief Magistrate, Kamogelo Mmesi has ordered that the University of Botswana (UB) murder accused Bantshuti Nkgarapi (37) be taken for a psychiatric evaluation at Sbrana Psychiatric Hospital after denying him bail.

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