Maseru,Aug.31—A case in which nine members of the Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) including Retired Army Commander Lieutenant General Tlali Kamoli, are charged with the murder of Maaparankoe Mahao will on Monday resume at the High Court.
The case was adjourned in July as the wife of the deceased, ‘Mamphanya Mahao was still on the stand, giving her evidence in chief.
She continued with her evidence despite an objection from one of the defence lawyers Advocate Letuka Molati who argued that her evidence is in the Law of Evidence termed ‘evidence of a character’ adding that it is not allowed. The lawyer pointed out that when the witness is done testifying, and before cross-examination, he will address the court and request that the evidence be expunged from the record.
The wife of the deceased is the 39th state witness in this matter and she related to the court events that took place before the death of her husband.
The accused in this matter are alleged to have shot and killed Mahao on June 25 2015 at Ha Lekete in Mokema. They are facing several other charges in relation to this matter.
The prosecution is represented by Advocates Rethabile Setlojoane and Lehlohonolo Phooko while the defence team is made up of Advocates Qhalehang Letsika, Silas Ratau, Napo Mafaesa, Kabelo Letuka and Letuka Molati.
The case is before Justice Charles Hungwe.
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