28 Dec 2023

Four men who were caught red-handed with three cattle carcasses on December 24 have appeared before Francistown Magistrate Court on charges of stock theft.

The four are Tumeletso Thiki (32) of Matsela ward in Seleka, Dintwa Pilato (34) of Selolwane ward in Tutume, Isaac Newe (40) of Tawana ward I Letlhakane and Lesang Manake (44) Thalerwane ward in Serowe.

The four were not asked to plead and they were given a conditional bail of each providing two sureties who will bind themselves with P1000 each.

They will appear again for another mention on January 11, 2024 when they will take a plea.

Kutlwano Police Station Commander, Superintendent Neo Serumola, whose police station is investigating the matter, said the four were trying to transport the carcasses when they were intercepted by police in Block 8.

He said all the carcasses had been destroyed and prosecution would use an inspection certificate in the prosecution of the accused.

Superintendent Serumola said investigations were ongoing.

Meanwhile, the Station Commander of Gerald Police Station, Superintendent Kebonye Kula said it was a peaceful Christmas in her area of jurisdiction.

Superintendent Kula, credited the calm holiday season to the heavy rains that kept people indoors.

She said with these torrential rains over the holidays, the would be criminals were less likely to go out and commit crime whilst others were kept at bay due soccer tournaments that were organised over the holidays.

“Also, the holiday season meant that people were spending more time with their families at their homes, which contributed to the overall peace and quiet,” she added. Ends