Mokhotlong, Feb. 26 — At least 10 men aged between 19 and 38 were arrested for attempted murder and unlawful possession of two firearms by the Tlokoeng Police Office, Mokhotlong at Ha Motlalepula in the Khubelu area on Tuesday.
Senior Superintendent (SSP) Leabua Shale of the Mokhotlong Police told the Agency in an interview on Wednesday that four of the suspects are at the Tlokoeng Police Station while the other six are undergoing medical treatment at the Mokhotlong hospital as they sustained injuries when the public caught and handed them to the police.
He said it is alleged that at around 10: 00pm on Monday, the suspects arrived riding horses at one of the Ha Motlalepula residents where upon arrival, they shot the family members but fortunately no one was injured.
He added that after the shooting incident, the suspects fled the place and the following day police arrested them with the help of the community. MB/TL
