29 Jun 2026

Police in Maun have arrested three men in connection to a stabbing incident in Komana that left a 32-year-old man hospitalised with serious injuries.

Speaking in an interview, Acting Station Commander for Maun Police, Superintendent Moutlwatse Ikobeng said the incident occurred on June 22 when the victim was allegedly attacked and stabbed at his residence by three men.

Superintendent Ikobeng said the suspects, aged 27, 28 and 34, had since been apprehended and investigations into the matter were ongoing.

He said the victim was receiving treatment in hospital and police remained hopeful that he would recover from the attack.

“We are hopeful that he will survive the injuries sustained and that the law will take its course,” he said.

Superintendent Ikobeng urged members of the public to resolve disputes peacefully and avoid resorting to violence.

“We encourage Batswana to settle their differences amicably and seek peaceful solutions before disagreements escalate into incidents that result in injury or loss of life,” he said.

Meanwhile, Maun police are investigating a rape case involving a 19-year-old woman reported on June 23.

Superintendent Ikobeng said the complainant alleged that she had met a man identified only as Junior, who later took her to his residence in Matshwane, where the alleged offence occurred at around 3 p.m.

He said the suspect remained at large and appealed to members of the public to assist with information that could assist in the investigations.

Superintendent Ikobeng further advised members of the public, particularly young people, to exercise caution when interacting with strangers and to seek help whenever they feel unsafe. ENDS