Maseru—-The prosecution in an ongoing treason trial has on Thursday continued to lead more evidence, with Sub-Inspector Thabisa Kopa continuing with his testimony as the 11th state witness.
The witness related the events of August 2014 at the Police Headquarters where he was with other police officers, some of whom have already testified in this matter, where their colleague Sub-Inspector Mokheseng Ramahloko was allegedly shot and killed.
He among others testified that he was one of the police officers who were tortured by members of the army and made to roll on the ground.
He took the stand after Sergeant Mokete Litulo who told the Court that he was also present at the Police Headquarters when members of the army raided the police station. He too testified about the torture from members of the army adding that they were also subjected to
questioning.
The accused in the matter comprise the leader of Lesotho Congress for Democracy (LCD), also Former Deputy Prime Minister Mr. Mothetjoa Metsing, the leader of Movement for Economic Change (MEC) also current Minister of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition Mr. Selibe Mochoboroane, Former Army Commander Lieutenant General Tlali Kamoli
and some army members Litekanyo Nyakane, Motloheloa Ntsane and Leutsoa Motsieloa.
They are facing various charges and their alternatives which include treason, murder, attempted murder, risk of injury or death and aggravated assault which they have pleaded not guilty to.
The charges which are against all the accused include murder of Sub-Inspector Mokheseng Ramahloko and attempted murder of Letsekang Mothibeli together with its alternatives, aggravated assault against Sergent Mahanetse, Lance Sergeant Thabisa Kopa, Lance Sergeant
Thamae,police Constable Mokete Litulo and Police Constable Mone respectively.
The charges of treason, attempted murder of Police Constable Moeketsi and its alternatives (risk to injury or death and aggravated assault) together with assault of Sub-Inspector Joel are against Kamoli, Nyakane, Metsing and Mochoboroane only.
According to the charge sheet the alleged offences occurred on August 29-30 2014 and they were committed in furtherance of shared and common purpose by the accused together with the late Tefo Hashatsi and Bulane Sechele together with Tumo Lekhooa as well as persons unknown to the prosecution.
The defence is in this case represented by Advocates Motiea Teele (KC), Letuka Molati, Lepeli Molapo, Kabelo Letuka and Napo Mafaesa while the prosecution is represented by Advocates Motene Rafoneke and Rethabile Setlojoane.
The case is before Justice ‘Maliepollo Makhetha.
Ends/SM
