Maseru, Nov.06—Retired Superintendent Thabo Tsúkulu, one of the accused in a case in which four police officers are charged with the murder of Police Constable Mokalekale Khetheng, has on Thursday continued to give evidence as one of the defence witnesses in the matter.
He testified that while in police custody at the Police Headquarters from August 04-08 2017 following his arrest in connection with the murder of Khetheng, he was questioned by two teams of police officers for three days. He stated that the questioning took place only at night adding that the first team was the one led by Inspector Lebajoa.
The accused added that the second team was made up of Superintendant Advocate Paseka Mokete and Senior Inspector Advocate Mamello Ntsane. He pointed out that the second team questioned him in the presence of Inspector Lebajoa and Sergeant Thamae.
He informed the court that he was not assaulted during his incarceration. He added that he did not even sustain injuries. He however said the other suspects who are now his co-accused: Inspector Mothibeli Mofolo, Senior Inspector Mabitle Matona and Sub-Inspector Haleokoe Taasoana had visible injuries on August 08 2016 when they were released from police custody and taken to the magistrate court for remand…
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