Currently in police custody, a 52-year-old Francistown woman is set to appear before the Magistrates Court tomorrow morning (Tuesday 7 February) charged with her lover’s murder.
The Bluetown resident is accused of stabbing her 47-year-old boyfriend to death at her home in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Confirming the incident, Tatitown Station Commander, Boipuso Baatweng told The Voice his office received the report at around 2:30am by a passerby who noticed a man’s bloodied body lying in the yard.
“Our officers quickly rushed to the crime scene where they indeed found a man lying motionless, covered in blood by the house entrance. He had a stab wound on the neck and was taken to Nyangabgwe Referral Hospital where he was certified dead upon arrival,” revealed the police boss, adding the deceased is originally from Tonota.
According to Baatweng, when questioned, the woman admitted having a misunderstanding with the man during the day but insisted she had no idea what happened to him in the night.
The Superintendent added cases of Gender Based Violence (GBV) are particularly high amongst cohabiting couples and advised lovebirds to avoid staying with each other if they’re not married.
He also urged couples to seek advice from a third party whenever they experience difficulties in their relationship as taking matters into their own hands often ends in tragedy.
