By Obakeng Maje

Mmabatho-The Mmabatho Regional Court sentenced three accused Sam Mboma (26), Sello Dikale ( 19)and Olebogeng Mafulako (19) to 25 years imprisonment each on Friday for rape.  

“According to the information, accused persons were arrested on 30 October 2012 for raping a 25 year old survivor at Deelpan near Itsoseng” colonel Sabata Mokgwabone said.

The survivor, her brother along with her cousins were from a tavern on that fateful night when the accused approached them. Police said the three accused tried to grab them,but could not succeed as they fled the scene and only managed to grab the survivor. 

“The suspects undressed the victim and gang-raped her. A case of rape was reported to the police and the accused were arrested after being identified by the survivor” said Mokgwabone.

“It emerged from the investigation that one of the accused, Sam Mboma was released on parole in 2010”.  

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