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Zim ‘sex pest’ accuses IO of xenophobia

Xenophobia
Xenophobia

FRANCISTOWN: A Zimbabwean man who is accused of defilement is accusing the Investigating Officer (IO) of xenophobia.

Edward Dube, from Gokwe in Zimbabwe made the claim Tuesday when he appeared before Senior Magistrate Thapelo Buang for arraignment. According to the charge sheet, Dube allegedly defiled the complainant between July 2017 and September 30, 2021 at Maipaafeka location in Francistown.

Dube told the court that the reason why he was being denied bail was because the IO was exhibiting xenophobic tendencies towards him.

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