The remains of an Ethiopian illegal immigrant, who passed away while in police custody in December, have finally been repatriated to his home country. Police Deputy Public Relations Officer, Senior Superintendent Near Bagali, confirmed that the man had died shortly after being apprehended along with six other compatriots for illegally entering Botswana. They have already appeared before the Nata Magistrates Court. In August last year, Botswana police intercepted a cargo truck en route to South Africa, carrying 40 Ethiopian nationals near Ngwasha gate. Three individuals, including the truck driver, were arrested and subsequently appeared for mention at the Nata Magistrates Court.

Source: Ethiopian News March 01, 2024 15:21 UTC