Uncle ‘rapes’ niece

Monday, October 11, 2021 | 1360 Views |

FRANCISTOWN: A 40-year-old man of Manyanda ward in Tonota appeared in court on Monday facing one count of allegedly raping his five-year-old niece. According to the charge sheet, the incident allegedly happened on September 20, at the lands in the outskirts of the village.

When the accused, who cannot be named for legal and ethical reasons, appeared before Magistrate Thabang Chokwe, the prosecutor Inspector Kenneth Edward applied for the accused to be remanded in custody.

Edward told the court that investigations in the matter are still ongoing adding that plea should be reserved.

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Uncle ‘rapes’ niece

FRANCISTOWN: A 40-year-old man of Manyanda ward in Tonota appeared in court on Monday facing one count of allegedly raping his five-year-old niece. According to the charge sheet, the incident allegedly happened on September 20, at the lands in the outskirts of the village.

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