Police on the lookout for alleged drug lord

Lebogang Mosikare | Tuesday December 13, 2016 15:40

 

He allegedly robbed his business partner and the brother of his girlfriend, Shepherd Jubane sometime in September.

Nthoiwa is believed to be hiding in South Africa, which has proven to be a safe haven for Botswana criminals especially those facing murder charges because South Africa does not carry out capital punishment.

South African authorities want to be given assurances that murder accused persons will not be sentenced to death upon extradition to Botswana.

Francistown Central Police station commander, Lebalang Maniki told Mmegi that they are not sure on the whereabouts of Nthoiwa but are still looking for him.

“We are not sure if he is in South Africa. If he is in South Africa, we will liaise with our Interpol counterparts there to help us look for him so that justice can take its course,” said Maniki.

Nthoiwa has a number of cases before the courts of law.

The State alleges that Nthoiwa and his girlfriend Sharon Jubane were found in possession of dagga weighing 62kg at Minestone location on May 13, 2014. Nthoiwa is also implicated in a case in which  together with Nchidzi Bakhobi, Terence Molefe, Tholego Mphapho, Galemong Latlhelang are alleged to have set fire to an exhibit room at Botswana Police Service Northern Division Headquarters and in the process burning dagga that was stored inside the room between August 22 and 23 in 2015.

In a related matter, the State alleges that the accused acting jointly with a common purpose, knowing that the dagga may be used in proceedings against him, Nthoiwa willfully removed it (dagga) from the exhibit room between August 22 and 23 in 2015.