Sir Seretse Khama Airport (SSKA) Police have launched a search for a gang of robbers who attacked and killed a man on his way from work.
Oageng Lewatle, 38, was stabbed in a dark alley which he had to cross to get home from work last Friday in Mmopane just after 8PM.
The Mmadinare native, who went by the nickname Mashaba was allegedly attacked and killed by a gang of robbers a few metres away from Mmopane’s Queens Bar.
According to eyewitnesses, revellers at Queens Bar were having a fun night out when to their shock, a blood-soaked man hauled himself inside the compound. “He was sweating and panting profusely, barely managing to get a word out,” they shared. He reportedly tried to fight them off and got stabbed in the process.
“He was writhing in clear anguish and we couldn’t do much except call for an ambulance. We waited for over half an hour for them to arrive,” said a devastated witness.
SSKA Police Station Commander, Superintendent Mmoloke Sebako confirmed the incident, revealing that investigations are still at an infant stage.
“The victim was still conscious when our officers and the ambulance arrived at the scene. He had lost a lot of blood from the stabbings and it was very evident that he was in a lot of pain.”
Lewatle was rushed to the hospital and pronounced dead upon arrival. “He was identified and his loved ones notified of his unfortunate passing,” said Superintendent Sebako.
SSKA Police have not yet identified any suspects who may have been involved in the incident. They are therefore appealing to members of the public who may have any information that could help with investigations to contact their nearest Police station.
Close friends described Lewatle as a kind-hearted and humble man who will be missed dearly.
Eish this is so sad 💔, justice shall be served.