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Woman raped whilst sleeping in Phase 2, Gabs

Close up of perpetrator's hands pinning down victim.
Close up of perpetrator's hands pinning down victim.

Gaborone West police are investigating a rape incident in which a 49-year-old woman was attacked and raped in her home in Phase 2, Gaborone, in the early hours of Sunday.

No.12 District Officer Commanding, Senior Superintendent Mmoloke Sebako said the incident occurred around 4am.

The police chief revealed the victim, who lives alone, was abruptly roused by a loud noise as the intruder forced entry into her house.

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